Postcode DL2 1GX is located in an urban city, within the Hurworth ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Middleton & Hurworth area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton & Hurworth is £55,492 per year. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Middleton & Hurworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Middleton & Hurworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middleton & Hurworth is £55,492 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 287 ft away from DL2 1GX.
Middleton & Hurworth near DL2 1GX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Hurworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £319,995 | £243 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £193,998 | £218 |
| Terraced | 8 | £179,500 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243,000 | £199,500 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £160,000 | £157,000 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £169,500 | £159,475 |
| 2019 | £308,995 | £182,750 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £324,950 | £188,500 | £168,000 |
| 2021 | £322,475 | £217,000 | £219,000 |
| 2022 | £347,995 | £190,150 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £282,495 | £179,995 | £174,000 |
| 2024 | £264,995 | £179,995 | £208,000 |
| 2025 | £318,998 | £198,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £202,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £181 | £193 |
| 2017 | £204 | £171 | £173 |
| 2018 | £212 | £197 | £196 |
| 2019 | £224 | £173 | £143 |
| 2020 | £221 | £207 | £181 |
| 2021 | £224 | £215 | £208 |
| 2022 | £236 | £212 | £214 |
| 2023 | £235 | £223 | £214 |
| 2024 | £247 | £236 | £245 |
| 2025 | £244 | £242 | £223 |
| 2026 | £238 | — | — |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL2 1GX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 6, Prunus Close, Darlington, DL2 1GX | Detached | Freehold | £284,995 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 4, Prunus Close, Darlington, DL2 1GX | Detached | Freehold | £299,995 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 3, Prunus Close, Darlington, DL2 1GX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £149,995 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 32, Acer Drive, Darlington, DL2 1GW | Detached | Freehold | £214,995 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 44, Acer Drive, Darlington, DL2 1GW | Detached | Freehold | £319,995 |
In the DL2 1GX postcode area, located within Middleton & Hurworth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL2 1GX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 57 Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, DL1 5AL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Food And Drinks | Geneva Road, Darlington, DL1 4HG | Walking directions to Simply Food And Drinks |
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 DL2 1GX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lorraine Kristin Tostevin
Hurworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Anthony Walters
Hurworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Vickers
Stockton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL2 1GX records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 DL2 1GX in Middleton & Hurworth is £270,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DL2 1GX, including Skerne Park Academy (Requires improvement), St John's Church of England Academy (Outstanding) and The Rydal Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL2 1GX is Darlington, about 1,403 m away.
DL2 1GX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stockton West covering DL2 1GX is Matt Vickers (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lorraine Kristin Tostevin (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul Anthony Walters (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.