Postcode DL1 2BL is located in an urban city, within the Stephenson ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Haughton Le Skerne area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Haughton Le Skerne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Haughton Le Skerne has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 2BL.
Haughton Le Skerne near DL1 2BL 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 2BL.
In the DL1 2BL postcode area, located within Haughton Le Skerne, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 220 Haughton road, Darlington, DL1 2JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh Fayre | 206 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LB | Walking directions to Fresh Fayre |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 199 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | D.A. General Store | 65 Allan Street, Darlington, DL1 2NR | Walking directions to D.A. General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Haughton Green Convenience Store | Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DD | Walking directions to Haughton Green Convenience Store |
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 2BL, 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 2BL records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around DL1 2BL in Haughton Le Skerne is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DL1 2BL, including St Aidan's Church of England Academy (Good), Red Hall Primary School (Good) and Gurney Pease Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 2BL is North Road (Darlington), about 1,572 m away.
DL1 2BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,941 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 2BL 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.