Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

MIDDLETON LANE, DL2 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON LANE, DL2 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL2 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL2 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 86.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL2 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Middleton Lane, 0.6km from Middleton One Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For serious buyers, DL2 1AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 86.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00062268 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 1AF. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 327,500

4 sales · Mean £ 323,500

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL2 1AF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Burglary1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Table Talk Indian Diner0.9 km
  • Caffe Italissimo0.8 km
  • Dinsdale Court0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.6 km
  • Hill News Londis0.9 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.9 km
  • Golden Chef0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Havelock Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.7 km
  • Teesside Airport2.7 km
  • Darlington5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Almora Hall0.1 km
  • Almora Hall0.2 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.2 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.3 km
  • Felix House Surgery0.4 km