Postcode insights

DL1 4BG

Grasmere Road

Bank Top & Lascelles

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Detailed insights for DL1 4BG

Overview

Postcode DL1 4BG is located in an urban city, within the Bank Top & Lascelles ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Bank Top area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bank Top is £35,968 per year. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Eastbourne Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bank Top has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bank Top has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bank Top is £35,968 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 4BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bank Top near DL1 4BG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL1 4BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Darlington

N/A

Walking directions to Darlington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL1 4BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEastbourne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastbourne Park

Area Profile

Population
523
Population density
5,629.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.38(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.6(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.57(+54%)
Public order
7.47(-9%)
Vehicle crime
6.59(+60%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
466
89.1%
Other White
26
4.97%
Chinese
6
1.15%
Indian
5
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.76%
Total population: 523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
143
32.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
20.05%
Level 3 (A level)
73
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 444

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
112
45.71%
Owns with a mortgage
48
19.59%
Owns outright
45
18.37%
Social rents from council
30
12.24%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.27%
Total households: 245

Property prices in Bank Top & Lascelles

Median price£122,250
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£79K – £161K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £122,250 (about £136 per square foot) in Bank Top & Lascelles area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bank Top & Lascelles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£160,000£145
Semi-Detached22£145,938£159
Terraced26£100,250£126
Flats11£65,000£117

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bank Top & Lascelles

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bank Top & Lascelles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,500£64,750£98,000£70,000
2017£154,975£73,000£105,000£60,000
2018£158,950£60,000£104,500£62,000
2019£170,500£67,500£118,000£56,000
2020£170,000£59,000£128,000£65,000
2021£195,000£65,000£120,250£74,000
2022£152,000£69,000£140,000£87,500
2023£199,750£70,000£128,000£76,500
2024£248,000£70,000£120,000£89,000
2025£220,000£75,000£145,000£93,000
2026£145,000£71,500£192,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bank Top & Lascelles.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bank Top & Lascelles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£106£116£78
2017£155£116£115£75
2018£154£100£114£73
2019£145£106£117£69
2020£163£96£123£74
2021£158£104£132£81
2022£161£126£138£97
2023£176£134£145£94
2024£169£115£125£101
2025£160£115£139£109
2026£175£127£170£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bank Top & Lascelles.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bank Top & Lascelles in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 4BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 4BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 202513, Grasmere Road, Darlington, DL1 4BGTerracedFreehold£75,000
05 Feb 202664, Grasmere Road, Darlington, DL1 4BQTerracedFreehold£69,500
23 Jan 202642, Grasmere Road, Darlington, DL1 4BQTerracedFreehold£78,000
21 Feb 202536, Grasmere Road, Darlington, DL1 4BQTerracedFreehold£80,000
01 Dec 202544, Falmer Road, Darlington, DL1 4AZTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the DL1 4BG postcode area, located within Bank Top, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL1 4BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Rydal AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNurseryBorough Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 4BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL1 4BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopNeasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4BLWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miPremierEastbourne Road, Darlington, DL1 4EHWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miFarmfoodsNeasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4PFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAsdaNeasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4PFWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miNisa Local16 Scargill Court, Darlington, DL1 4XJWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 4BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Graham Anderson

Bank Top & Lascelles - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

David Jeffrey Ray

Bank Top & Lascelles - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Helen Crumbie

Bank Top & Lascelles - 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
ParishDarlington, unparished areaE43000249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bank TopE02002570
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Darlington 012DE01012340
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL1 4BG

Is DL1 4BG (Bank Top) safe?

The area around DL1 4BG records about 92 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 4BG?

The median sale price around DL1 4BG in Bank Top is £122,250 (about £136 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL1 4BG?

There are 11 schools close to DL1 4BG, including The Rydal Academy (Good), St John's Church of England Academy (Outstanding) and Borough Road Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL1 4BG?

The closest station to DL1 4BG is Darlington, about 457 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL1 4BG?

DL1 4BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,316 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL1 4BG (Bank Top) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 4BG is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Graham Anderson (Labour Party), David Jeffrey Ray (Labour Party) and Helen Crumbie (Labour Party).

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.