Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DALE ROAD, DL2 1ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALE ROAD, DL2 1ST.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

No single demographic signal dominates DL2 1ST — age 54, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £305k 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 1ST is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dale Road, 0.4km from Sadberge in Sadberge. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For serious buyers, DL2 1ST is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1ST are sourced from Output Area E00062385 (shared with 21 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 1ST. The average age is 53.8. 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 Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

11 sales · Mean £ 288,404

Terraced

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DL2 1ST has low crime rates — 16 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Penny Petroleum0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tulip Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • Sadberge Village Hall Cafe And Shop0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Buck Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinsdale3.7 km
  • Teesside Airport4.3 km
  • North Road5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sadberge FLX0.3 km
  • Village Green0.3 km
  • Village Green0.4 km