Postcode DL1 1JW is located in an urban city, within the Stephenson area 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 median sale price in Stephenson is £140,000 (around £164 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £92,500 and £166,500. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is North Lodge Park.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,679 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% 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 62.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 123 ft away from DL1 1JW.
Albert Hill & Red Hall near DL1 1JW 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| 0.7 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | North Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to North Lodge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Park | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £220,000 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £155,000 | £177 |
| Terraced | 22 | £108,500 | £137 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £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 | £96,250 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £55,000 | £155,000 | £122,000 |
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 | £128 |
| 2026 | £200 | £100 | £176 | £134 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 1JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 30, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1ST | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 17, Meadowsweet Lane, Darlington, DL1 1GX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14, Meadowsweet Lane, Darlington, DL1 1GX | Terraced | Freehold | £173,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 35, Meadowsweet Lane, Darlington, DL1 1GX | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 50, Meadowsweet Lane, Darlington, DL1 1GX | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the DL1 1JW postcode area, located within Albert Hill & Red Hall, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Darlington College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Borough Road Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
Borough Road Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2020
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2020. | |
St Aidan's Church of England Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jan 2020
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL1 1JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thandi's | 64 Freeman's Place, Darlington, DL1 1SZ | Walking directions to Thandi's |
| 0.3 mi | Lally's Off Licence | 19 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1DZ | Walking directions to Lally's Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | B&G Convenience Store | 27-29 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1DZ | Walking directions to B&G Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Saffronbites | 90 Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RS | Walking directions to Saffronbites |
| 0.4 mi | D.A. General Store | 65 Allan Street, Darlington, DL1 2NR | Walking directions to D.A. General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL1 1JW, 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 1JW 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 1JW in Stephenson is £140,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DL1 1JW, including Darlington College, Borough Road Nursery School (Good) and St Aidan's Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DL1 1JW is Darlington, about 865 m away.
DL1 1JW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,679 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 1JW 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).