Postcode DL1 5YQ is located in an urban city, within the Park West 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 106.6 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.
Park East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Park East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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 per household in Park East is £44,350 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from DL1 5YQ.
Park East near DL1 5YQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
| 0.2 mi | Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Green Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £487,500 | £263 |
| Terraced | 8 | £364,000 | £170 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £280,000 | £240 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,000 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,950 | £115,000 | £221,500 | £179,950 |
| 2017 | £299,950 | £112,750 | £236,000 | £216,975 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £99,950 | £249,000 | £234,950 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £84,750 | £235,750 | £249,950 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | £83,500 | £225,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | £548,121 | £87,000 | £278,000 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £515,000 | £106,000 | £274,500 | £312,000 |
| 2023 | £575,000 | £110,000 | £287,500 | £281,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £97,250 | £267,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £517,500 | £110,000 | £287,500 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £122,500 | £257,500 | £384,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £161 | £183 | £170 |
| 2017 | £208 | £172 | £199 | £158 |
| 2018 | £210 | £163 | £192 | £146 |
| 2019 | £194 | £132 | £182 | £148 |
| 2020 | £226 | £156 | £198 | £144 |
| 2021 | £238 | £126 | £212 | £165 |
| 2022 | £253 | £179 | £238 | £178 |
| 2023 | £252 | £174 | £247 | £175 |
| 2024 | £249 | £180 | £234 | £184 |
| 2025 | £261 | £175 | £239 | £169 |
| 2026 | £265 | £175 | £274 | £182 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 5YQ.
In the DL1 5YQ postcode area, located within Park East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 5YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop N Drive | 66 - 76 Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NP | Walking directions to Shop N Drive |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Ken Warne | 17-19 Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7HD | Walking directions to Ken Warne |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 40 Roslyn Street, Darlington, DL1 5DG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Friends Convenience Store | 38 Blackwellgate, Darlington, DL1 5HW | Walking directions to Friends Convenience Store |
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 5YQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bob Donoghue
Park West - Elected 4 May 2023
Heather Scott
Park West - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL1 5YQ records about 107 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.
The median sale price around DL1 5YQ in Park East is £295,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DL1 5YQ, including Polam Hall School (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Skerne Park Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 5YQ is Darlington, about 993 m away.
DL1 5YQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,821 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 5YQ is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bob Donoghue (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Heather Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.