Postcode DL1 2QS is located in an urban city, within the Haughton & Springfield ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Whinfield area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whinfield is £47,178 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Springfield Park.
Whinfield has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,088 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Whinfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whinfield is £47,178 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from DL1 2QS.
Whinfield near DL1 2QS 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Springfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bensham Park | Small | Walking directions to Bensham Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £152,875 in Haughton & Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £227,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Haughton & Springfield
In the DL1 2QS postcode area, located within Whinfield, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Thompson Street East, Darlington, DL1 3EW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 1 Springfield Road, Darlington, DL1 2QD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Nightingale Off Licence | 25 Nightingale Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2AY | Walking directions to Nightingale Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3RB | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.