Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

THE FRONT, DL2 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FRONT, DL2 1AU.

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 1AU 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL2 1AU combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£560k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DL2 1AU is a safe, established residential area on The Front, 0.4km from Middleton One Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL2, DL2 1AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1AU 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 1AU. 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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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

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

DL2 1AU has low crime rates — 11 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
Robbery1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils1.6 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.6 km
  • Teesside Airport2.6 km
  • Darlington6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Archer Road0.2 km
  • Archer Road0.2 km
  • The Devonport0.3 km
  • The Devonport0.3 km