Postcode DL1 2UL is located in an urban city, within the North Road ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Central Darlington & Pierremont area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 570.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 570.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 91 ft away from DL1 2UL.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL1 2UL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| 1 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £103,000 in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £140,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £90,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £73,500 |
| Detached | 7 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Road
In the DL1 2UL postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | D.A. General Store | 65 Allan Street, Darlington, DL1 2NR | Walking directions to D.A. General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 199 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Albert Road, Darlington, DL1 2EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh Fayre | 206 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2LB | Walking directions to Fresh Fayre |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Albert Road, Darlington, DL1 2EE | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2UL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.