Postcode DL1 5BA 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 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Park East is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is South Park.
Park East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Park East has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Park East is £36,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from DL1 5BA.
Park East near DL1 5BA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £113,000 in Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £98,750 |
10 year median price trend in Park East
In the DL1 5BA postcode area, located within Park East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 57 Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, DL1 5AL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Shopwise | 96 Park Lane, Darlington, DL1 5AG | Walking directions to Shopwise |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.