Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

LYCHGATE, DL2 2AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYCHGATE, DL2 2AT.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL2 2AT spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £244k 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 2AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lychgate, 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2AT 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 2AT. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 244,000

2 sales · Mean £ 244,000

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

DL2 2AT has low crime rates — 17 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 behaviour9
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Hurworth Primary School

Good219 pupils0.2 km
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Hurworth School

Good667 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Hurworth Fisheries0.2 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

  • Darlington4.0 km
  • Dinsdale4.9 km
  • North Road5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • All Saints Church0.1 km
  • All Saints Church0.1 km
  • The Oval0.1 km
  • The Otter & Fish0.2 km
  • Hurworth House School0.2 km