DL2 2FQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Shorthorn Lane, 0.6km from Faverdale in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Brinkburn & Faverdale ward and the Darlington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, down 48.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2FQ are sourced from Output Area E00174205 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHORTHORN LANE, DL2 2FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTHORN LANE, DL2 2FQ.
364
28
£ 49,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 2FQ spans multiple life stages — average age 28, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending down 48.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 2FQ. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,000
3 sales · Mean £ 181,000
Detached
£ 268,750
4 sales · Mean £ 280,123
Terraced
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DL2 2FQ are high at 146 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
3 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Branksome Booze0.9 km
- B\& M Stores0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Amari0.7 km
- Cactus Kitchen0.3 km
- Akbar The Great0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China House0.6 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Pizza Guys0.6 km
- Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- La Pizza0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The White Heifer That Travelled0.3 km
- Darlington Quoit Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Road2.6 km
- Darlington4.1 km
- Heighington5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holderness Drive0.1 km
- Holderness Drive0.2 km
- John Fowler Way0.3 km
- West Park Hospital0.4 km
- John Fowler Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL22FQ · Data under Open Government Licence