Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

MIDDLETON LANE, DL2 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1AL 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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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL2 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £313k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

home £313,157 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL2 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Middleton Lane, 0.4km 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 1AL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00062269 (shared with 11 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 1AL. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 268,500

4 sales · Mean £ 286,750

Detached

£ 372,700

3 sales · Mean £ 360,566

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

DL2 1AL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.9 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dinsdale Court0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.0 km
  • Teesside Airport2.7 km
  • Darlington5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ropner Gardens0.0 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.1 km
  • The Devonport0.4 km
  • The Devonport0.4 km
  • Almora Hall0.4 km