Postcode DL1 2JR 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, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rise Carr is £36,264 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 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 15.0% 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 0 ft away from DL1 2JR.
Rise Carr near DL1 2JR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Bensham Park | Small | Walking directions to Bensham Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 (about £122 per square foot) in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £245,000 | £227 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £140,000 | £174 |
| Terraced | 35 | £90,000 | £99 |
| 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 | — | £68,000 | £160,000 | £90,000 |
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 | — | £129 | £180 | £109 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 2JR.
In the DL1 2JR postcode area, located within Rise Carr, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SB International Food Store | 313 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2JR | Walking directions to SB International Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 405 North Road, Darlington, DL1 3BN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Locally | 221 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PU | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.3 mi | Pick And Pay | 204 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL | Walking directions to Pick And Pay |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 173 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 2JR, 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 2JR records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DL1 2JR in Rise Carr is £95,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DL1 2JR, including Harrowgate Hill Primary School (Requires improvement), Longfield Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and Northwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 2JR is North Road (Darlington), about 1,077 m away.
DL1 2JR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,976 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 2JR 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.