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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 99 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
99
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
47.18(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.84(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.57(+72%)
Public order
7.75(-5%)
Shoplifting
7.18(-39%)
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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £112,500 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£202,500
Flats11£78,000
Semi-Detached25£146,875
Terraced28£93,750

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

DL14AP

Belgrave Street

DL14LU

Lowther Drive

DL14EH

Louisa Street

DL14DU

Railway View

DL14UT

Grassholme

DL11XH

Yarm Road

DL14BA

Leonard Street

DL14JS

Geneva Lane

DL14DX

Thomas Street

DL14EG

Ridsdale Street

DL14HE

Bank Top & Lascelles

DL14UH

Grinton Park Way

DL14WH

Fenby Avenue

DL14TF

Ullswater Avenue

DL14FF

Elliott Court

DL14DF

Neasham Road

DL14UZ

Headlam Road

DL14BW

Neasham Road

DL14YX

Eastbourne Road

DL14ES

Eastbourne Road

DL14JG

Cobden Street

DL14AG

Neasham Road

DL14DQ

Starmer Crescent

DL14EN

Brunton Street

DL14UX

Headlam Road

DL14AQ

Neasham Road

DL14TZ

Blackton Grove

DL14EW

Eastbourne Road

DL14AX

Lewes Road

DL14AS

Brighton Road

DL14JH

Tebay Close

DL14UL

Scargill

DL14JQ

Geneva Lane

DL14BG

Grasmere Road

DL14NQ

Kensington Gardens

DL14DG

Starmer Crescent

DL14BJ

Thirlmere Road

DL14BQ

Grasmere Road

DL14TW

Caldwell Green

DL14AR

Brighton Road

DL14AL

Bank Top Mews

DL14XF

Coxwold Drive

DL14XG

Streatlam Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.