Postcode DL1 1UJ 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 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Denes.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from DL1 1UJ.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL1 1UJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| 1 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.4 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.3 mi | North Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to North Lodge Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 (about £96 per square foot) in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,150 up to £185,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £90,500 | £95 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 | £102 |
Sale price
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £55,000 |
| 2017 | £58,000 |
| 2018 | £62,000 |
| 2019 | £60,000 |
| 2020 | £63,000 |
| 2021 | £65,000 |
| 2022 | £72,100 |
| 2023 | £87,500 |
| 2024 | £75,000 |
| 2025 | £81,000 |
| 2026 | £93,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £68 |
| 2017 | £74 |
| 2018 | £69 |
| 2019 | £65 |
| 2020 | £66 |
| 2021 | £74 |
| 2022 | £93 |
| 2023 | £88 |
| 2024 | £88 |
| 2025 | £96 |
| 2026 | £94 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 1UJ.
In the DL1 1UJ postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 1UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop n Drive | High Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UQ | Walking directions to Shop n Drive |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Albert Road, Darlington, DL1 2EE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Albert Road, Darlington, DL1 2EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Noaman's Store | 1 Brook Terrace, Darlington, DL3 6PJ | Walking directions to Noaman's Store |
| 0.1 mi | Corner Shop | High Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UQ | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
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 1UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonia Elizabeth Kane
Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Syeda Sajna Begum Ali
Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL1 1UJ records about 136 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DL1 1UJ in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £90,000 (about £96 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DL1 1UJ, including Corporation Road Community Primary School (Good), Northwood Primary School (Good) and Reid Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 1UJ is North Road (Darlington), about 225 m away.
DL1 1UJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 991 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 1UJ is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sonia Elizabeth Kane (Labour Party) and Syeda Sajna Begum Ali (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.