Postcode DL1 2HL is located in an urban city, within the Stephenson area 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 145 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 Albert Hill & Red Hall is £41,273 per year. The median sale price in Stephenson is £140,000 (around £164 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £92,500 and £166,500. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,072 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 103 ft away from DL1 2HL.
Albert Hill & Red Hall near DL1 2HL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| 0.9 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £220,000 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £155,000 | £177 |
| Terraced | 22 | £108,500 | £137 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £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 | £96,250 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £55,000 | £155,000 | £122,000 |
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 | £128 |
| 2026 | £200 | £100 | £176 | £134 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 2HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 17, Bowes Court, Darlington, DL1 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £143,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 18, Bowes Court, Darlington, DL1 2HL | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 14, St James Court, Darlington, DL1 2LX | Flats | Leasehold | £48,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 15, St James Court, Darlington, DL1 2LX | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 18, St James Court, Darlington, DL1 2LX | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 |
In the DL1 2HL postcode area, located within Albert Hill & Red Hall, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Darlington College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Gurney Pease Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2020. | |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL1 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | D.A. General Store | 65 Allan Street, Darlington, DL1 2NR | Walking directions to D.A. General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 199 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Fresh Fayre | 206 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LB | Walking directions to Fresh Fayre |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 220 Haughton road, Darlington, DL1 2JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Albert Road, Darlington, DL1 2EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL1 2HL, 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 2HL records about 145 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL1 2HL in Stephenson is £140,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DL1 2HL, including Darlington College, Gurney Pease Academy (Requires improvement) and St Aidan's Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DL1 2HL is North Road (Darlington), about 902 m away.
DL1 2HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,072 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 2HL 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).