Postcode DL1 9QL 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 546.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Riverside 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 546.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Darlington & Pierremont is £40,072 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from DL1 9QL.
Central Darlington & Pierremont near DL1 9QL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
| 1 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riverside Park | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £115,875 in Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 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 | 3 | £99,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £138,750 |
| Terraced | 34 | £98,750 |
10 year median price trend in Park East
In the DL1 9QL postcode area, located within Central Darlington & Pierremont, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 9QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | UK Mini Market | Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JQ | Walking directions to UK Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Mr Cheaper | 94 Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JW | Walking directions to Mr Cheaper |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, Darlington, DL1 5DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Saffronbites | 90 Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RS | Walking directions to Saffronbites |
| 0.2 mi | Parkgate Mini Market | Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RZ | Walking directions to Parkgate Mini Market |
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: 01/01/2026.