Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

GOOSEPOOL WAY, DL2 1RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOOSEPOOL WAY, DL2 1RE.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 1RE 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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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL2 1RE is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

home £200,357 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL2 1RE is a sought-after residential area on Goosepool Way, 0.2km from Fighting Cocks in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For serious buyers, DL2 1RE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 6.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00188174 (shared with 9 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 1RE. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 187,250

12 sales · Mean £ 188,524

Detached

£ 254,475

32 sales · Mean £ 266,135

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

DL2 1RE has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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St. George's Church of England Academy

Outstanding415 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Havelock Arms0.6 km
  • Cricket And Social Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Caffe Italissimo0.6 km
  • Table Talk Indian Diner0.6 km
  • Mj's0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hill News Londis0.6 km
  • Country Harvest0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Chef0.6 km
  • Lols Mobile Kitchen0.7 km
  • Pizza Nareno0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale0.8 km
  • Teesside Airport2.9 km
  • Darlington5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sadberge Road0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.3 km
  • Sadberge Road0.3 km
  • Community Centre0.3 km
  • St George's Gate0.5 km