Postcode DL1 2NA is located in an urban city, within the North Road 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 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 nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Denes.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 2NA.
Albert Hill & Red Hall near DL1 2NA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Denes | Medium | Walking directions to Denes |
| 0.4 mi | North Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to North Lodge 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 2NA.
In the DL1 2NA postcode area, located within Albert Hill & Red Hall, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Albert Road, Darlington, DL1 2EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Albert Road, Darlington, DL1 2EE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 66-70 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Market | 96 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EQ | Walking directions to 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 2NA, 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 2NA 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 2NA in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £95,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DL1 2NA, including Northwood Primary School (Good), Gurney Pease Academy (Good) and Corporation Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 2NA is North Road (Darlington), about 332 m away.
DL1 2NA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,026 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 2NA 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.