Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

BANK TOP COTTAGES, DL2 2DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK TOP COTTAGES, DL2 2DP.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL2 2DP combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£226k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £226k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DL2 2DP is a sought-after residential area on Bank Top Cottages, 0.3km from Pilmore in Hurworth-on-Tees. Administratively it sits within Hurworth ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For serious buyers, DL2 2DP is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2DP are sourced from Output Area E00062225 (shared with 17 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 2DP. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 226,500

2 sales · Mean £ 226,500

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

DL2 2DP has low crime rates — 26 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 behaviour11
Other theft7
Public order5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Hurworth School

Good667 pupils0.6 km
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Croft Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils0.8 km
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Hurworth Primary School

Good219 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rockliffe Hall Hotel & Golf Club0.5 km
  • The Croft Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hurworth Community Association0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Linden Court0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Croft W.M.C.0.1 km
  • The Pharmacy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington4.3 km
  • North Road6.1 km
  • Dinsdale6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Garage0.1 km
  • Oxford Garage0.2 km
  • The Comet0.3 km
  • The Comet0.3 km
  • Croft Spa0.4 km