Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

CHURCH VIEW, DL2 2AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH VIEW, DL2 2AF.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 2AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL2 2AF — age 52, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £205k 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 2AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church View, 1.3km from Hurworth Place in Hurworth-on-Tees. Administratively it sits within Hurworth ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00062228 (shared with 14 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 2AF. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
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

Terraced

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 193,000

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

DL2 2AF 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Hurworth Primary School

Good219 pupils0.3 km
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Hurworth School

Good667 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Emerson Arms0.1 km
  • The Bay Horse0.2 km
  • The Otter And Fish0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hurworth Fisheries0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Mustard Tree0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington4.1 km
  • Dinsdale4.9 km
  • North Road6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • All Saints Church0.0 km
  • All Saints Church0.1 km
  • The Otter & Fish0.2 km
  • The Oval0.2 km
  • The Otter & Fish0.2 km