Postcode DL1 1HT 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. The average income per household in Bank Top is £35,968 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 72.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from DL1 1HT.
Bank Top near DL1 1HT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| 1 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastbourne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastbourne Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Park | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £160,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £75,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stephenson
In the DL1 1HT postcode area, located within Bank Top, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 1HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | B&G Convenience Store | 27-29 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1DZ | Walking directions to B&G Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lally's Off Licence | 19 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1DZ | Walking directions to Lally's Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Eastbourne Road, Darlington, DL1 4EH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Neasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4PF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Saffronbites | 90 Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RS | Walking directions to Saffronbites |
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 1HT, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.