Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DEVONPORT GARDENS, DL2 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONPORT GARDENS, DL2 1AR.

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 1AR 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

No single demographic signal dominates DL2 1AR — age 47, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL2 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Devonport Gardens, 0.1km 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 1AR is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1AR 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 1AR. 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

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

DL2 1AR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils1.2 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.2 km
  • Teesside Airport2.5 km
  • Darlington6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Devonport0.1 km
  • The Devonport0.1 km
  • Archer Road0.2 km
  • Archer Road0.2 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.4 km