Postcode insights

DL1 4AA

Park Lane

Park East

Interactive map showing DL1 4AA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DL1 4AA

Overview

Postcode DL1 4AA is located in an urban city, within the Park East ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Park East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park East is £44,350 per year. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastbourne Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Park East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Park East has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Park East is £44,350 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 3 ft away from DL1 4AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Park East near DL1 4AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darlington located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL1 4AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Darlington

N/A

Walking directions to Darlington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL1 4AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEastbourne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastbourne Park
0.2 miRiverside ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
2,796.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.93(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.23(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.82(+48%)
Other theft
8.41(+40%)
Vehicle crime
8.41(+105%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
82.68%
Other White
17
6.69%
Indian
13
5.12%
Other Asian
8
3.15%
Other
3
1.18%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
25.63%
Level 3 (A level)
48
24.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
18.59%
No qualifications
33
16.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.21%
Owns outright
24
20.17%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Park East

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £150K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£213,000£200
Semi-Detached22£145,000£165
Terraced30£95,750£96
Flats1£65,000£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£82,500£124,000£71,750
2017£134,500£100,000£114,500£72,000
2018£205,000£58,000£119,500£69,475
2019£135,000£78,500£108,000£71,000
2020£200,000£65,000£111,625£68,750
2021£132,000£94,950£133,000£76,850
2022£175,000£79,950£134,000£89,950
2023£155,000£55,000£130,000£100,000
2024£165,000£77,500£110,000£95,000
2025£315,000£70,000£142,500£95,500
2026£163,000£140,000£95,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£170£116£68
2017£149£155£131£75
2018£183£135£113£79
2019£151£152£122£76
2020£160£137£120£78
2021£145£180£137£79
2022£147£164£154£97
2023£185£115£146£106
2024£176£119£134£107
2025£196£134£164£101
2026£182£165£92
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 4AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 4AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025The Coachman Hotel, 135, Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5BPOtherFreehold£2,000,000
04 Mar 2025Apartment 16, Bankside Court, Hargreave Terrace, Darlington, DL1 5LEFlatsLeasehold£52,000
29 Sept 202525, Pensbury Street, Darlington, DL1 5LJTerracedFreehold£71,500
20 Mar 202615, Waverley Terrace, Darlington, DL1 5AATerracedFreehold£120,000
04 Jun 202517, Waverley Terrace, Darlington, DL1 5AATerracedFreehold£108,000

Schools

In the DL1 4AA postcode area, located within Park East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL1 4AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryBorough Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Rydal AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miAll-throughPolam Hall SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 4AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL1 4AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaNeasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4PFWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miFarmfoodsNeasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4PFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miSainsbury's Local4 Clifton Road, Darlington, DL1 5DSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMr Cheaper94 Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JWWalking directions to Mr Cheaper
0.2 miUK Mini MarketVictoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JQWalking directions to UK Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Darlington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,845
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,372
Band E£2,899
Band F£3,426
Band G£3,953
Band H£4,743

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DL1 4AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Libby McCollom

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew Roche

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael Robert Nicholson

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lola McEvoy

Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictDarlingtonE06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyDarlingtonE14001190
WardPark EastE05010425
ParishDarlington, unparished areaE43000249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Park EastE02002572
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Darlington 014BE01012357
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL1 4AA

Is DL1 4AA (Park East) safe?

The area around DL1 4AA records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near DL1 4AA?

The median sale price around DL1 4AA in Park East is £120,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL1 4AA?

There are 13 schools close to DL1 4AA, including Borough Road Nursery School (Good), The Rydal Academy (Good) and Polam Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL1 4AA?

The closest station to DL1 4AA is Darlington, about 74 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL1 4AA?

DL1 4AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL1 4AA (Park East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 4AA is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Libby McCollom (Labour Party), Matthew Roche (Labour Party) and Michael Robert Nicholson (Labour Party).

Nearby Postcodes

Data Sources

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.