Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 1AY.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL2 1AY — age 44, 79% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AY is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Middleton One Row in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00188216 (shared with 37 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 1AY. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teesside Airport2.4 km
  • Dinsdale2.5 km
  • Yarm5.5 km