DL2 2HL is a sought-after residential area on Hawkswood, 0.4km from Hurworth Place in Hurworth-on-Tees. Administratively it sits within Hurworth ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL2, DL2 2HL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k. 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 2HL are sourced from Output Area E00062235 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWKSWOOD, DL2 2HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKSWOOD, DL2 2HL.
262
50
£ 48,600 /yr
44%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DL2 2HL's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £211k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 2HL. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 207,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL2 2HL has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Hurworth School
Croft Church of England Primary School
Hurworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rockliffe Hall Hotel & Golf Club0.8 km
- The Croft Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Mustard Tree1.0 km
- Linden Court0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hurworth Community Association0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Croft W.M.C.0.3 km
- The Pharmacy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington3.9 km
- North Road5.7 km
- Dinsdale6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Garage0.2 km
- Oxford Garage0.3 km
- The Comet0.3 km
- The Comet0.3 km
- Avon Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL22HL · Data under Open Government Licence