Postcode DL1 4SZ is located in an urban city, within the Eastbourne ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Firthmoor area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Firthmoor is £39,583 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Firthmoor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Firthmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Firthmoor is £39,583 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 4SZ.
Firthmoor near DL1 4SZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Eastbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,005 up to £215,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £167,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £127,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Eastbourne
In the DL1 4SZ postcode area, located within Firthmoor, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 4SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shopwise Convenience Store | Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SA | Walking directions to Shopwise Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 59 Brignall Moor Crescent, Darlington, DL1 4SQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Edgemoor Road, Darlington, DL1 4QE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 16 Scargill Court, Darlington, DL1 4XJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | McColl's | 364 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XL | Walking directions to McColl's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.