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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

DL14BJ

Thirlmere Road

DL14TP

Eppleby Way

DL14YS

King William Street

DL14AU

Lewes Road

DL14EJ

Louisa Street

DL14JA

Harris Street

DL14TG

Ambleside Walk

DL14UN

Fenby Avenue

DL14XE

Coxwold Drive

DL14DH

Neasham Road

DL14DZ

Maltby Court

DL14TN

Melsonby Crescent

DL14XH

Tunstall Terrace

DL14XQ

Skeeby Road

DL14UD

Bank Top & Lascelles

DL14ET

Milton Street

DL14HE

Bank Top & Lascelles

DL14AJ

Appleby Close

DL14BH

Rydal Road

DL14JE

Cobden Street

DL14AQ

Neasham Road

DL14LU

Lowther Drive

DL14LZ

Lowther Drive

DL14UB

Blackton Grove

DL14JQ

Geneva Lane

DL11XQ

Yarm Road

DL14DD

Smithfield Road

DL14EE

Lawrence Street

DL14TY

Cliffe Way

DL14YT

Thomas Court

DL14YX

Eastbourne Road

DL14BE

Neasham Road

DL14ER

Eastbourne Road

DL14TU

Gilling Crescent

DL14AF

Neasham Road

DL14BA

Leonard Street

DL14BN

Neasham Road

DL14EN

Brunton Street

DL14EW

Eastbourne Road

DL14HA

Bank Top & Lascelles

DL14AY

Falmer Road

DL14BQ

Grasmere Road

DL14ES

Eastbourne Road

Data Sources

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