Postcode DL1 5PU is located in an urban city, within the Park East ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Central Darlington & Pierremont area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 801.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £33,000 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is North Lodge Park.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Central Darlington & Pierremont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 801.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £33,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from DL1 5PU.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL1 5PU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| 0.8 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to North Lodge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Stanhope Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanhope 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 5PU postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 5PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Pitt Stop | 35 Tubwell Row, Darlington, DL1 1PE | Walking directions to The Pitt Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Tubwell Row, Darlington, DL1 1LT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iyama Foods and Kitchen | 44 Tubwell Row, Darlington, DL1 1PD | Walking directions to Iyama Foods and Kitchen |
| 0.1 mi | Friends Convenience Store | 38 Blackwellgate, Darlington, DL1 5HW | Walking directions to Friends Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Niko's Market | 34 Tubwell Row, Darlington, DL1 1NU | Walking directions to Niko's Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.