Postcode DL1 2EF is located in an urban city, within the Red Hall & Lingfield ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Albert Hill & Red Hall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £41,273 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 2EF.
Albert Hill & Red Hall near DL1 2EF 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £150,500 in Red Hall & Lingfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £211,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £128,250 |
10 year median price trend in Red Hall & Lingfield
In the DL1 2EF postcode area, located within Albert Hill & Red Hall, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | White Hart Crescent, Darlington, DL1 2SX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Haughton Green Convenience Store | Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DD | Walking directions to Haughton Green Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 220 Haughton road, Darlington, DL1 2JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Fresh Fayre | 206 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LB | Walking directions to Fresh Fayre |
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: 01/01/2026.