Postcode DL1 2EL is located in an urban city, within the North Road ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Rise Carr area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rise Carr is £36,264 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is North Park.
Rise Carr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Rise Carr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rise Carr is £36,264 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from DL1 2EL.
Rise Carr near DL1 2EL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | North Park | Large | Walking directions to North Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £103,000 in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £140,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £90,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £73,500 |
| Detached | 7 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Road
In the DL1 2EL postcode area, located within Rise Carr, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | 173 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0 mi | Pick And Pay | 204 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL | Walking directions to Pick And Pay |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Locally | 221 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PU | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.1 mi | Dima Mini Market | 136 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EJ | Walking directions to Dima Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Romanian Shop | 98 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQ | Walking directions to Romanian 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 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne-Marie Curry
North Road - Elected 4 May 2023
Hilary Allen
North Road - Elected 4 May 2023
James Coe
North Road - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.