Postcode DL1 1QL is located in an urban city, within the Northgate ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Central Darlington & Pierremont area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 546.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Denes.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 546.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from DL1 1QL.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL1 1QL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| 0.7 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.2 mi | North Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to North Lodge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Park | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £220,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £79,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £81,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northgate
In the DL1 1QL postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Madina | 27 Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AE | Walking directions to Madina |
| 0.2 mi | Thandi's | 64 Freeman's Place, Darlington, DL1 1SZ | Walking directions to Thandi's |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | High Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UQ | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Shop n Drive | Marburn Place, Darlington, DL1 1UH | Walking directions to Shop n Drive |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 116-118 Gladstone Street, Darlington, DL3 6JZ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.