Postcode DL1 2RL is located in an urban city, within the Stephenson 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 140.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Albert Hill & Red Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.8% 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 of residents in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £35,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 2RL.
Albert Hill & Red Hall near DL1 2RL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £237,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £235,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £67,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £158,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £90,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stephenson
In the DL1 2RL postcode area, located within Albert Hill & Red Hall, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | White Hart Crescent, Darlington, DL1 2SX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 220 Haughton road, Darlington, DL1 2JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Haughton Green Convenience Store | Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DD | Walking directions to Haughton Green Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Fresh Fayre | 206 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LB | Walking directions to Fresh Fayre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.