Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 1QX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

398

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Avg Age

48

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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 1QX 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL2 1QX spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL2 1QX is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Neasham in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Hurworth ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1QX are sourced from Output Area E00062236 (shared with 19 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 1QX. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

DL2 1QX has low crime rates — 12 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale3.4 km
  • Darlington5.1 km
  • Teesside Airport5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Reading Rooms0.0 km
  • Neasham FLX0.1 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.4 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.4 km