Postcode DL1 4NF 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 average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Eastbourne Park.
Bank Top has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Bank Top has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Bank Top is £35,968 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 4NF.
Bank Top near DL1 4NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastbourne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastbourne Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £157,500 | £171 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £135,000 | £159 |
| Terraced | 16 | £120,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 4NF.
In the DL1 4NF postcode area, located within Bank Top, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 4NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 218-220 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1BA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Discount Booze | 172 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XE | Walking directions to Discount Booze |
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 4NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Dillon
Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Jonathan Dulston
Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin Nicholson
Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL1 4NF records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around DL1 4NF in Bank Top is £132,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DL1 4NF, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), Heathfield Primary School (Good) and St John's Church of England Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 4NF is Darlington, about 1,214 m away.
DL1 4NF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,828 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 4NF 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).
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.