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DL1 5JN

Victoria Road

Park East

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Detailed insights for DL1 5JN

Overview

Postcode DL1 5JN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park East is £44,350 per year. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Park East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Park East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Park East is £44,350 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from DL1 5JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Park East near DL1 5JN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL1 5JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Darlington

N/A

Walking directions to Darlington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL1 5JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRiverside ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
7,268 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.38(+126%)
Shoplifting
16.88(+44%)
Burglary
11.88(+166%)
Public order
11.25(+37%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
379
89.81%
Other White
20
4.74%
Indian
8
1.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.42%
Caribbean
3
0.71%
Total population: 422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
33.81%
Level 3 (A level)
71
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
14.33%
No qualifications
49
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
41.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
62
29.67%
Owns outright
46
22.01%
Other social rented
7
3.35%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.39%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Park East

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £150K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£213,000£200
Semi-Detached22£145,000£165
Terraced30£95,750£96
Flats1£65,000£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£82,500£124,000£71,750
2017£134,500£100,000£114,500£72,000
2018£205,000£58,000£119,500£69,475
2019£135,000£78,500£108,000£71,000
2020£200,000£65,000£111,625£68,750
2021£132,000£94,950£133,000£76,850
2022£175,000£79,950£134,000£89,950
2023£155,000£55,000£130,000£100,000
2024£165,000£77,500£110,000£95,000
2025£315,000£70,000£142,500£95,500
2026£163,000£140,000£95,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£170£116£68
2017£149£155£131£75
2018£183£135£113£79
2019£151£152£122£76
2020£160£137£120£78
2021£145£180£137£79
2022£147£164£154£97
2023£185£115£146£106
2024£176£119£134£107
2025£196£134£164£101
2026£182£165£92
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 5JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 5JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202615, Waverley Terrace, Darlington, DL1 5AATerracedFreehold£120,000
04 Jun 202517, Waverley Terrace, Darlington, DL1 5AATerracedFreehold£108,000
04 Mar 2025Apartment 16, Bankside Court, Hargreave Terrace, Darlington, DL1 5LEFlatsLeasehold£52,000
20 Jun 2025The Coachman Hotel, 135, Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5BPOtherFreehold£2,000,000

Schools

In the DL1 5JN postcode area, located within Park East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL1 5JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryBorough Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Rydal AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miAll-throughPolam Hall SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 5JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL1 5JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local4 Clifton Road, Darlington, DL1 5DSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miMr Cheaper94 Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JWWalking directions to Mr Cheaper
0.1 miUK Mini MarketVictoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JQWalking directions to UK Mini Market
0.2 miPremier40 Roslyn Street, Darlington, DL1 5DGWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miAsdaNeasham Road, Darlington, DL1 4PFWalking directions to Asda

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 5JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Libby McCollom

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew Roche

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael Robert Nicholson

Park East - 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
WardPark EastE05010425
ParishDarlington, unparished areaE43000249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Park EastE02002572
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Darlington 014AE01012356
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL1 5JN

Is DL1 5JN (Park East) safe?

The area around DL1 5JN records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5JN?

The median sale price around DL1 5JN in Park East is £120,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL1 5JN?

There are 12 schools close to DL1 5JN, including Borough Road Nursery School (Good), The Rydal Academy (Good) and Polam Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL1 5JN?

The closest station to DL1 5JN is Darlington, about 165 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL1 5JN?

DL1 5JN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL1 5JN (Park East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 5JN is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Libby McCollom (Labour Party), Matthew Roche (Labour Party) and Michael Robert Nicholson (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.