Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

POUNTEYS CLOSE, DL2 1LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POUNTEYS CLOSE, DL2 1LF.

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

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1LF 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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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL2 1LF's 70% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DL2 1LF is a safe, established residential area on Pounteys Close, 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00062261 (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 1LF. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 108,333

Terraced

£ 123,000

10 sales · Mean £ 116,050

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

DL2 1LF has low crime rates — 30 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Table Talk Indian Diner0.6 km
  • Mj's1.0 km
  • Caffe Italissimo0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Country Harvest0.3 km
  • Hill News Londis0.6 km
  • Pamelas Ice Cream0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cricket And Social Club0.7 km
  • The Havelock Arms0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.4 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.5 km
  • Golden Chef0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.5 km
  • Teesside Airport3.1 km
  • Darlington4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Felix House Surgery0.3 km
  • Felix House Surgery0.3 km
  • Chapel Street0.3 km
  • Dinsdale Close Temporary Stop0.4 km
  • Dinsdale Rail Station0.4 km