Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

307

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DL2 1BL is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DL2 1BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Killinghall 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00062272 (shared with 17 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 1BL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 72,500

1 sales · Mean £ 72,500

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

DL2 1BL has low crime rates — 31 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Table Talk Indian Diner0.1 km
  • Mj's0.6 km
  • Caffe Italissimo0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.2 km
  • Hill News Londis0.1 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cricket And Social Club0.3 km
  • The Havelock Arms0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.1 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.0 km
  • Golden Chef0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.1 km
  • Teesside Airport2.8 km
  • Darlington5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • New Row0.1 km
  • Dinsdale Rail Station0.1 km
  • Dinsdale Rail Station0.1 km
  • Dinsdale Rail Station0.1 km
  • Dinsdale Rail Station0.1 km