DL2 2AB is a mixed residential area on Jeremiah Drive, 0.6km from Faverdale in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Brinkburn & Faverdale ward and the Darlington constituency.
For families considering a move, DL2 2AB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00174204 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JEREMIAH DRIVE, DL2 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JEREMIAH DRIVE, DL2 2AB.
516
36
£ 49,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL2 2AB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL2 2AB spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 2AB. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 159,950
7 sales · Mean £ 176,757
Semi-Detached
£ 224,500
10 sales · Mean £ 233,065
Detached
£ 289,975
16 sales · Mean £ 291,968
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL2 2AB is above average at 105 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.
school Local Schools
West Park Academy
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Wyvern Academy
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- B\& M Stores0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Amari0.8 km
- Cactus Kitchen0.3 km
- Akbar The Great0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China House0.5 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Pizza Guys0.6 km
- La Pizza0.9 km
- Mr Chippy0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The White Heifer That Travelled0.3 km
- Darlington Quoit Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.6 km
- Darlington4.2 km
- Heighington5.4 km
Bus Stops
- John Fowler Way0.2 km
- Holderness Drive0.2 km
- John Fowler Way0.3 km
- Holderness Drive0.4 km
- Alverton Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DL22AB · Data under Open Government Licence