Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

437

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Avg Age

37

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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 1DB 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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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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 1DB is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km 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 diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00188228 (shared with 16 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 1DB. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

DL2 1DB has low crime rates — 25 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary5
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

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

2 nearby
  • Table Talk Indian Diner0.5 km
  • Caffe Italissimo0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.3 km
  • Hill News Londis0.5 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cricket And Social Club0.8 km
  • The Havelock Arms0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.4 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.5 km
  • Golden Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.3 km
  • Teesside Airport2.7 km
  • Darlington5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Felix House Surgery0.1 km
  • Felix House Surgery0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Almora Hall0.2 km
  • Dinsdale Close Temporary Stop0.2 km