Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CHURCH LANE, DL2 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, DL2 1DF.

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 1DF 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

No single demographic signal dominates DL2 1DF — age 53, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DL2 1DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.8km 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 1DF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1DF 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 1DF. 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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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

£ 353,750

2 sales · Mean £ 353,750

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

DL2 1DF 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 Harvest0.9 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devonport0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dinsdale Court0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale1.0 km
  • Teesside Airport3.0 km
  • Darlington5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ropner Gardens0.3 km
  • Ropner Gardens0.4 km
  • Almora Hall0.4 km
  • Almora Hall0.5 km