Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CASTLE CLOSE, DL2 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE CLOSE, DL2 1DE.

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

53

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1DE 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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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DL2 1DE's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £650k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Close, 0.7km 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 1DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00062268 (shared with 13 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 1DE. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 447,750

4 sales · Mean £ 480,125

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

DL2 1DE has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.8 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dinsdale Court0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.9 km
  • Teesside Airport2.9 km
  • Darlington5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ropner Gardens0.2 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.2 km
  • Almora Hall0.3 km
  • Almora Hall0.3 km