Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

WEST END, DL2 2HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST END, DL2 2HB.

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

285

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 2HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DL2 2HB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £318k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

home £318,333 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL2 2HB is a sought-after residential area on West End, 0.8km from Hurworth Place in Darlington. Administratively it sits within Hurworth ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL2, DL2 2HB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, up 12.8% year-on-year. 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 2HB are sourced from Output Area E00062231 (shared with 11 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 2HB. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 322,916

Detached

£ 890,000

1 sales · Mean £ 890,000

Terraced

£ 210,000

9 sales · Mean £ 255,111

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

DL2 2HB has low crime rates — 21 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Hurworth Primary School

Good219 pupils0.4 km
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Hurworth School

Good667 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Spar0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Otter And Fish0.8 km
  • Hurworth Community Association0.5 km
  • Emerson Arms0.7 km
  • The Bay Horse0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Mustard Tree0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hurworth Fisheries0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington3.9 km
  • Dinsdale5.4 km
  • North Road5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Hurworth House School0.3 km
  • Elmfield Road0.3 km
  • Elmfield Road0.4 km