Postcode DL1 2EA 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 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 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 97.6 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 2EA.
Haughton Le Skerne near DL1 2EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £240,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £227,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £157,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stephenson
In the DL1 2EA postcode area, located within Haughton Le Skerne, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haughton Green Convenience Store | Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DD | Walking directions to Haughton Green Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 220 Haughton road, Darlington, DL1 2JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Fresh Fayre | 206 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LB | Walking directions to Fresh Fayre |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | White Hart Crescent, Darlington, DL1 2SX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 199 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LD | Walking directions to Spar |
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.