Postcode insights

DL1 4JR

Parkside

Eastbourne

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Detailed insights for DL1 4JR

Overview

Postcode DL1 4JR is located in an urban city, within the Eastbourne 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from DL1 4JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bank Top near DL1 4JR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL1 4JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Darlington

N/A

Walking directions to Darlington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL1 4JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEastbourne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastbourne Park

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
4,689.8 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
291
89.81%
Other White
15
4.63%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.85%
Irish
4
1.23%
African
2
0.62%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
23.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
21.48%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
38.82%
Owns with a mortgage
56
36.84%
Other social rented
17
11.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.53%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Eastbourne

Median price£132,500
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £150K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £157 per square foot) in Eastbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £220,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£157,500£171
Semi-Detached51£135,000£159
Terraced16£120,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastbourne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,250£103,000£75,000
2017£142,000£103,000£88,500
2018£140,000£105,000£75,000
2019£148,000£105,000£91,000
2020£140,000£101,750£96,500
2021£143,500£103,000£101,000
2022£180,000£128,000£110,000
2023£200,000£124,000£103,000
2024£187,000£124,000£125,250
2025£163,000£129,975£122,000
2026£176,500£140,000£113,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastbourne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£121£116
2017£139£124£110
2018£144£124£105
2019£149£120£104
2020£156£119£118
2021£154£127£128
2022£181£147£131
2023£190£146£139
2024£174£148£134
2025£192£159£134
2026£171£153£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eastbourne in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 4JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202519, Parkside, Darlington, DL1 4JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£154,000
20 Jun 202516, Parkside, Darlington, DL1 4JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,500
18 Feb 202610, Geneva Lane, Darlington, DL1 4JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
11 Jul 20258, Geneva Lane, Darlington, DL1 4JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 Apr 202637, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LUTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the DL1 4JR postcode area, located within Bank Top, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL1 4JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Rydal AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySkerne Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 4JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL1 4JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSimply Food And DrinksGeneva Road, Darlington, DL1 4HGWalking directions to Simply Food And Drinks
0.3 miOne StopNeasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4BLWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miShopwise96 Park Lane, Darlington, DL1 5AGWalking directions to Shopwise
0.3 miNisa Local16 Scargill Court, Darlington, DL1 4XJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miLondis57 Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, DL1 5ALWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Joe Dillon

Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jonathan Dulston

Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Kevin Nicholson

Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Lola McEvoy

Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictDarlingtonE06000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyDarlingtonE14001190
WardEastbourneE05010416
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 4JR

Is DL1 4JR (Bank Top) safe?

The area around DL1 4JR 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 4JR?

The median sale price around DL1 4JR in Bank Top is £132,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL1 4JR?

There are 8 schools close to DL1 4JR, including The Rydal Academy (Good), Skerne Park Academy (Requires improvement) and St John's Church of England Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL1 4JR?

The closest station to DL1 4JR is Darlington, about 813 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL1 4JR?

DL1 4JR 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 4JR (Bank Top) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 4JR is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Joe Dillon (Labour Party), Jonathan Dulston (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Kevin Nicholson (Independent).

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.