Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

DL2 2WZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

278

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /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 2WZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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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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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, DL2 2WZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

DL2 2WZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Feethams in Darlington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Park East ward and the Darlington constituency.

Within the DL2 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are high (290 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 2WZ are sourced from Output Area E00062058 (shared with 913 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 2WZ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 9%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near DL2 2WZ are high at 290 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 offences335
Anti-social behaviour274
Shoplifting166
Public order105
Criminal damage and arson79

school Local Schools

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Borough Road Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.4 km
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Polam Hall School

Good741 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.8 km
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The Rydal Academy

Good615 pupils0.8 km
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Skerne Park Academy

Requires Improvement325 pupils1.1 km
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George Dent Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.1 km
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Corporation Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement239 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Academy

Outstanding249 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Bakerman0.5 km
  • Coniscliffe Road Newsagents0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • First Step 2 Fitness0.2 km
  • Liddle & Sons0.4 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel0.5 km
  • The Old English Gentleman0.6 km
  • Bannatyne Hotel Darlington0.7 km
  • Premier Inn (Thyme)0.2 km
  • The Lodge0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Cleveland Bridge Social Club0.9 km
  • Green Dragon0.5 km
  • Hash Bar \& Kitchen0.6 km
  • William Stead0.3 km
  • Darlington Flyer0.6 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Age Uk (Cafe And The Arcade Dementia Centre)0.4 km
  • Al Forno0.5 km
  • Bombay Gate0.5 km
  • Esquires Coffee0.5 km
  • Hotel 1190.1 km
  • + 80 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • B\& M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • A1 Goldenfry0.1 km
  • Cooplands0.6 km
  • Fatso's0.8 km
  • Little India0.9 km
  • New Sing Lee0.6 km
  • + 63 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington0.3 km
  • North Road1.6 km
  • Dinsdale5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Park Street0.1 km
  • Park Street0.1 km
  • Waverley Terrace0.2 km
  • Clifton Road0.2 km