How much do houses cost in DL2 2LF?

The average property price in DL2 2LF is currently around £293k.

What is the population of DL2 2LF?

The population for the DL2 2LF area is approximately 477 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 2LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL2 2LF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

477

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL2 2LF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL2 2LF spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 33.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL2 2LF is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Merrybent in Merrybent. Administratively it sits within Heighington & Coniscliffe ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £293k, up 33.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2LF are sourced from Output Area E00062208 (shared with 10 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 2LF. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian2.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

11 sales · Mean £ 329,636

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 313,333

train Transport Links

Train Stations

North Road4.8 km
Darlington5.2 km
Heighington8.4 km

Bus Stops

West End0.1 km
West End0.2 km
East End0.3 km
East End0.4 km