Postcode DL1 1FF is located in an urban city, within the Stephenson ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Albert Hill & Red Hall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £41,273 per year. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £41,273 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 1FF.
Albert Hill & Red Hall near DL1 1FF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
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 1FF.
In the DL1 1FF postcode area, located within Albert Hill & Red Hall, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 1FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Discount Booze | 172 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XE | Walking directions to Discount Booze |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 218-220 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1BA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1FF, 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 1FF records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1FF in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DL1 1FF, including St Aidan's Church of England Academy (Good), Heathfield Primary School (Good) and Darlington College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 1FF is Darlington, about 1,199 m away.
DL1 1FF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,180 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 1FF 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.