Postcode DL1 1DX is located in an urban city, within the Stephenson ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Bank Top area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bank Top is £35,968 per year. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Eastbourne Park.
Bank Top has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bank Top has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bank Top is £35,968 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 1DX.
Bank Top near DL1 1DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastbourne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastbourne Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £200,000 | £205 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £155,000 | £174 |
| Terraced | 16 | £123,250 | £163 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 | £132 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169,995 | £71,750 | £131,995 | £63,500 |
| 2017 | £194,995 | £60,500 | £130,995 | £63,000 |
| 2018 | £196,995 | £52,500 | £129,995 | £72,000 |
| 2019 | £165,000 | £130,000 | £126,500 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | £202,473 | £61,000 | £126,000 | £77,500 |
| 2021 | £214,998 | £55,000 | £140,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £62,000 | £154,995 | £139,995 |
| 2023 | £200,750 | £57,000 | £155,000 | £84,000 |
| 2024 | £235,000 | £62,500 | £150,000 | £90,000 |
| 2025 | £220,000 | £76,000 | £155,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £70,000 | £155,000 | £131,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £101 | £158 | £80 |
| 2017 | £175 | £106 | £165 | £93 |
| 2018 | £181 | £91 | £156 | £110 |
| 2019 | £170 | £114 | £155 | £109 |
| 2020 | £175 | £90 | £151 | £95 |
| 2021 | £191 | £95 | £161 | £152 |
| 2022 | £212 | £117 | £185 | £185 |
| 2023 | £209 | £105 | £177 | £110 |
| 2024 | £202 | £109 | £175 | £125 |
| 2025 | £205 | £127 | £188 | £142 |
| 2026 | £200 | £141 | £169 | £163 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 1DX.
In the DL1 1DX postcode area, located within Bank Top, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | B&G Convenience Store | 27-29 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1DZ | Walking directions to B&G Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lally's Off Licence | 19 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1DZ | Walking directions to Lally's Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Discount Booze | 172 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XE | Walking directions to Discount Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Eastbourne Road, Darlington, DL1 4EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 218-220 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XD | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL1 1DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian G Haszeldine
Stephenson - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Romalus Mahmud
Stephenson - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL1 1DX records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL1 1DX in Bank Top is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DL1 1DX, including St Aidan's Church of England Academy (Good), Borough Road Nursery School (Good) and Darlington College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 1DX is Darlington, about 740 m away.
DL1 1DX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 303 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 1DX is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ian G Haszeldine (Labour Party) and Mohammad Romalus Mahmud (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.