Postcode DL2 1NZ is located in an urban city, within the Eastbourne area of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Firthmoor area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Firthmoor is £39,583 per year. The median sale price in Eastbourne is £132,000 (around £157 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £153,500. The nearest station is Darlington, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Firthmoor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,284 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Firthmoor has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Firthmoor is £39,583 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL2 1NZ.
Firthmoor near DL2 1NZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Darlington | N/A | Walking directions to Darlington |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Eastbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £220,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £165,000 | £163 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £135,500 | £160 |
| Terraced | 15 | £120,000 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £121,250 | £103,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £142,000 | £103,000 | £88,500 |
| 2018 | £140,000 | £105,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £148,000 | £105,000 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | £140,000 | £101,750 | £96,500 |
| 2021 | £143,500 | £103,000 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £180,000 | £128,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £200,000 | £124,000 | £103,000 |
| 2024 | £187,000 | £124,000 | £125,250 |
| 2025 | £163,000 | £128,475 | £124,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £140,000 | £112,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £134 | £121 | £116 |
| 2017 | £139 | £124 | £110 |
| 2018 | £144 | £124 | £105 |
| 2019 | £149 | £120 | £104 |
| 2020 | £156 | £119 | £118 |
| 2021 | £154 | £127 | £128 |
| 2022 | £181 | £147 | £131 |
| 2023 | £190 | £146 | £139 |
| 2024 | £174 | £148 | £134 |
| 2025 | £192 | £160 | £130 |
| 2026 | £169 | £153 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL2 1NZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 24, Geneva Crescent, Darlington, DL1 4JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 31, Brankin Road, Darlington, DL1 4LE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 9, Brankin Road, Darlington, DL1 4LE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £174,250 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 9, Dahlia Close, Darlington, DL2 1GU | Detached | Freehold | £209,995 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 5, Dahlia Close, Darlington, DL2 1GU | Detached | Freehold | £229,995 |
In the DL2 1NZ postcode area, located within Firthmoor, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL2 1NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Simply Food And Drinks | Geneva Road, Darlington, DL1 4HG | Walking directions to Simply Food And Drinks |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Edgemoor Road, Darlington, DL1 4QE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 16 Scargill Court, Darlington, DL1 4XJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL2 1NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Dillon
Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Jonathan Dulston
Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin Nicholson
Eastbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL2 1NZ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1NZ in Eastbourne is £132,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DL2 1NZ, including St John's Church of England Academy (Outstanding), Skerne Park Academy (Requires improvement) and The Rydal Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL2 1NZ is Darlington, about 1,274 m away.
DL2 1NZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,284 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 DL2 1NZ is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Joe Dillon (Labour Party), Jonathan Dulston (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Kevin Nicholson (Independent).