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Bank Top & Lascelles

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About

Bank Top & Lascelles is a residential area situated directly north of Darlington's town centre, bordered by the East Coast Main Line. The ward contains a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments, with local shopping facilities concentrated along Victoria Road. Green spaces include the grounds of St. Augustine's Church and smaller recreational areas, providing community focal points.

The area is historically linked to the railway industry, with its name derived from the original Bank Top station. This legacy is visible in the architecture and street layout. A specific local landmark is the large, distinctive brick viaduct that carries the railway lines across the northern part of the ward, a constant reminder of the area's foundational connection to the rail network.

Area overview

On average Bank Top & Lascelles has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bank Top & Lascelles is £35,968 per year. There are 2 schools in Bank Top & Lascelles: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bank Top & Lascelles is home to around 7,101 people, with a population density of about 6,457.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bank Top & Lascelles Population
7,101
Population density
6,457.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.37(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.15(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.55(+80%)
Public order
7.46(-15%)
Vehicle crime
6.76(+50%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,286
88.5%
Other White
339
4.77%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
79
1.11%
Indian
58
0.82%
Other
45
0.63%
Total population: 7,103

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,633
27.93%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,170
20.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,020
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
821
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,846

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
927
27.69%
Owns outright
840
25.09%
Owns with a mortgage
770
23%
Social rents from council
489
14.61%
Other social rented
233
6.96%
Total households: 3,348

Property prices in Bank Top & Lascelles

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 in Bank Top & Lascelles area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £294,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bank Top & Lascelles in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bank Top & Lascelles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£237,500
Flats10£77,000
Semi-Detached19£146,875
Terraced29£94,000

10 years median price trend in Bank Top & Lascelles

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bank Top & Lascelles.

All postcodes in Bank Top & Lascelles

DL11XF

Yarm Road

DL14DT

St Johns Crescent

DL14UR

Scargill

DL14AP

Belgrave Street

DL14TZ

Blackton Grove

DL14AX

Lewes Road

DL14UF

Fenby Avenue

DL14UG

Fenby Avenue

DL14DG

Starmer Crescent

DL14NQ

Kensington Gardens

DL14BL

Neasham Road

DL14EG

Ridsdale Street

DL14HU

Fenby Avenue

DL14JH

Tebay Close

DL14TJ

Melsonby Crescent

DL14ED

Louisa Street

DL14DF

Neasham Road

DL14HB

Bank Top & Lascelles

DL14LY

Pudsey Walk

DL14NH

Kensington Gardens

DL14UJ

Scargill

DL14AR

Brighton Road

DL14AT

Neasham Road

DL14HD

Yarm Road

DL14NG

Kensington Gardens

DL14EP

Eastbourne Road

DL14HF

Kay Grove

DL14UY

Headlam Road

DL14LX

Railway View

DL14TT

Aldbrough Walk

DL14EZ

Bright Street

DL14DE

Bank Top & Lascelles

DL14WH

Fenby Avenue

DL14XL

Coxwold Drive

DL14JD

Cobden Street

DL14DB

Aysgarth Road

DL14BG

Grasmere Road

DL14HZ

Harris Street

DL14UE

Selset Close

DL14YW

Windermere Court

DL14YN

Fernlea Court

DL11XD

Yarm Road

DL14BB

Neasham Road

DL14UH

Grinton Park Way

DL14HX

Fenby Avenue

DL14TW

Caldwell Green

DL14UQ

Coxwold Drive

DL14BD

Walton Street

DL14DQ

Starmer Crescent

DL14EL

Brunton Street

DL14EQ

Dickinson Street

DL14EY

Bright Street

DL14EX

Pease Street

DL14EA

Blackton Grove

DL14EU

Pease Street

DL14TQ

Keswick Grove

DL14UX

Headlam Road

DL14XA

Headlam Road

DL11XE

Yarm Road

DL14EF

Ridsdale Street

DL14DA

Ennerdale Road

DL14EH

Louisa Street

DL14JG

Cobden Street

DL14UZ

Headlam Road

DL14AG

Neasham Road

DL14XF

Coxwold Drive

DL14XJ

Scargill Court

DL14AN

Belgrave Street

DL14TR

Moulton Way

DL14UT

Grassholme

DL14UU

Langton Walk

DL14AW

Pattison Street

DL14DL

Neasham Road

DL14JL

Cobden Court

DL11AG

Yarm Road

DL14BP

Langdale Road

DL14YL

Neasham Road

DL14XG

Streatlam Road

DL14DU

Railway View

DL14FF

Elliott Court

DL14TF

Ullswater Avenue

DL14TH

Gilling Crescent

DL14BW

Neasham Road

DL14JF

Cobden Street

DL14AL

Bank Top Mews

DL14NA

The Bakers

DL14JS

Geneva Lane

DL14UP

Scargill

DL14XB

Headlam Road

DL14AZ

Falmer Road

DL14AS

Brighton Road

DL14HY

Fenby Avenue

DL14TS

Melsonby Crescent

DL14PF

Neasham Road

DL11XH

Yarm Road

DL14DP

Parkside

DL14DX

Thomas Street

DL14JB

Maxwell Close

DL14UL

Scargill

DL14XD

Ramsgill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.