Postcode DL1 2JG is located in an urban city, within the North Road area 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 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rise Carr is £36,264 per year. The median sale price in North Road is £100,000 (around £122 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £69,250 and £147,500. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Park.
Rise Carr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 540 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Rise Carr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from DL1 2JG.
Rise Carr near DL1 2JG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Park | Large | Walking directions to North Park |
| 0.5 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £122 per square foot) in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £248,500 | £229 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £154,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 41 | £90,000 | £100 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,000 | £129 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £50,000 | £122,000 | £61,000 |
| 2017 | £189,000 | £63,000 | £114,000 | £65,000 |
| 2018 | £164,750 | £84,000 | £120,500 | £62,800 |
| 2019 | £175,000 | £65,000 | £110,000 | £67,000 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £65,500 | £120,000 | £60,250 |
| 2021 | £196,000 | £70,000 | £123,500 | £70,000 |
| 2022 | £190,000 | £58,000 | £125,000 | £77,500 |
| 2023 | £217,500 | £58,750 | £125,000 | £75,000 |
| 2024 | £226,500 | £83,000 | £125,000 | £79,750 |
| 2025 | £233,750 | £73,500 | £136,750 | £90,000 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £68,000 | £170,000 | £82,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £145 | £137 | £157 | £88 |
| 2017 | £148 | £136 | £134 | £76 |
| 2018 | £173 | £118 | £133 | £76 |
| 2019 | £168 | £160 | £131 | £78 |
| 2020 | £167 | £128 | £151 | £76 |
| 2021 | £179 | £143 | £145 | £79 |
| 2022 | £214 | £106 | £149 | £98 |
| 2023 | £181 | £103 | £167 | £99 |
| 2024 | £237 | £152 | £166 | £92 |
| 2025 | £223 | £171 | £179 | £96 |
| 2026 | £261 | £129 | £196 | £109 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 2JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 155 - 157, North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PS | Other | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 107, North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PS | Terraced | Freehold | £136,500 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 147, North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PS | Terraced | Freehold | £42,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 188, North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 14, St Andrews Street, Darlington, DL1 2HD | Terraced | Freehold | £39,999 |
In the DL1 2JG postcode area, located within Rise Carr, there are 7 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Northwood Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2019. | |
Northwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Jan 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Rise Carr College | Pupil referral unit | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
Rise Carr College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Mar 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Feb 2026. | |
Harrowgate Hill Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Feb 2026
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL1 2JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 173 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Pick And Pay | 204 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL | Walking directions to Pick And Pay |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Market | 96 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQ | Walking directions to Market |
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 2JG, 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
The area around DL1 2JG records about 235 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DL1 2JG in North Road is £100,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DL1 2JG, including Northwood Primary School (Good), Rise Carr College (Good) and Harrowgate Hill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DL1 2JG is North Road (Darlington), about 468 m away.
DL1 2JG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 540 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 2JG is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anne-Marie Curry (Liberal Democrats), Hilary Allen (Liberal Democrats) and James Coe (Liberal Democrats).