Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTH PARADE, DL2 2SP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PARADE, DL2 2SP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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6/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

DL2 2SP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £300k, 76% 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.

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

DL2 2SP is a sought-after residential area on South Parade, 0.3km from Croft in Richmondshire. Administratively it sits within North Richmondshire ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL2, DL2 2SP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 2SP are sourced from Output Area E00141325 (shared with 21 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 2SP. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 322,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around DL2 2SP is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Croft Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils0.1 km
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Hurworth School

Good667 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Croft W.M.C.0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Croft Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Linden Court0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington4.3 km
  • North Road6.0 km
  • Dinsdale7.2 km