Postcode DL1 2NA is located in an urban city, within the North Road 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 North Road is £105,000 (around £128 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £70,000 and £158,000. 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 5,072 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.
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 (about £128 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 | £252,500 | £219 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £158,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 39 | £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 | £267,500 | £68,000 | £160,000 | £87,500 |
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 | £226 | £129 | £191 | £111 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 2NA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 19, Cleveland Trading Estate, Darlington, DL1 2PB | Other | Freehold | £96,400 | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 64, Gurney Street, Darlington, DL1 2HP | Terraced | Freehold | £63,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 71, Gurney Street, Darlington, DL1 2HW | Terraced | Freehold | £63,500 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 23, Aldam Street, Darlington, DL1 2HY | Terraced | Freehold | £39,999 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 8, Aldam Street, Darlington, DL1 2HY | Terraced | Freehold | £50,000 |
In the DL1 2NA postcode area, located within Albert Hill & Red Hall, 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Northwood Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gurney Pease Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Corporation Road Community Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DL1 2NA in North Road is £105,000 (about £128 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DL1 2NA, including Northwood Primary School (Good), Gurney Pease Academy (Requires improvement) and Corporation Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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 5,072 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 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).