Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

NENT WAY, DL2 2BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NENT WAY, DL2 2BZ.

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

397

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DL2 2BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (28) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL2 2BZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Nent Way, 0.6km from Black Banks in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Hurworth ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00188310 (shared with 7 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 2BZ. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

Detached

£ 132,000

1 sales · Mean £ 132,000

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

Crime around DL2 2BZ is moderate at 63 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order7
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Skerne Park Academy

Requires Improvement325 pupils0.6 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils1.4 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils1.5 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Toor Stores0.9 km
  • Skerne Park Post Office (Londis)0.4 km
  • Hundal Family Store 10.9 km
  • Shopwise1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Darlington Rugby Football Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Blackwell Grange Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Skerne Park Pub0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Park Lane Fisheries0.8 km
  • The Rio's Ltd0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • South Park Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington1.5 km
  • North Road3.3 km
  • Dinsdale5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Esk Road0.2 km
  • Esk Road0.3 km
  • Tweed Place0.3 km
  • Tees Drive0.3 km
  • Skerne Park Post Office0.4 km