Area Information for Darlington, DL2 2FZ

This postcode in Darlington is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Hurworth ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Stockton West. This page combines information for the address Darlington, DL2 2FZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DL2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1999. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Hamlet or Isolated Dwelling
Local Authority Darlington
Ward Hurworth
Constituency Stockton West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Darlington (East Villages)), and the Durham Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Darlington, DL2 2FZ.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Darlington, DL2 2FZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Darlington, DL2 2FZ:

Croft Road, Darlington, DL2 2SD
Strawgate Lane, Stapleton, Darlington, DL2 2QW
Croft Road, Darlington, DL2 2SE
Stapleton, Darlington, DL2 2QP
Strawgate Lane, Stapleton, Darlington, DL2 2QL
Stapleton, Darlington, DL2 2QA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DL2 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 69
Semi-Detached 27
Terraced 16
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 32
Total 147
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 76
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 145

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 33
Two People 67
Three People 25
Four People 11
Five People 7
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 146

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Darlington consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 100
Other Household 14
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 68
Deprived In One Dimension 62
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 146

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Stockton West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 169
Female 173
Total 342

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 10
5-9 14
10-14 23
15-19 15
20-24 14
25-29 8
30-34 6
35-39 13
40-44 18
45-49 31
50-54 33
55-59 27
60-64 32
65-69 31
70-74 37
75-79 12
80-84 14
85+ 4
Total 342

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DL2 2FZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 59
Married 161
Separated 11
Divorced 42
Widowed 15
Total 288

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 164
Good 116
Fair 47
Bad 11
Very Bad 4
Total 342

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 99
Apprenticeship 32
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 55
Other 7
Total 287

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Darlington) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 95% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 324
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 6
Black Caribbean 1
Other 8
Total 340

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 323
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 6
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 341

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 323
10+ Years 15
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 341

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DL2 2FZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 40
United Kingdom 294
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 2
North America or Caribbean 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 101
Christian 214
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 6
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 20
Total 341

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Hurworth ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 36% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 86
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 11
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 103
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 10
Total 288

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 34
Professional Occupations 21
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 22
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 143

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 48
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 56
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 50
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 21
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 25
Full-time Student 7
Total 288

Darlington, DL2 2FZ is within the Darlington (East Villages) policing neighbourhood, under the Durham Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near DL2 2FZ
Neighbourhood Team Address Darlington (East Villages)
Force Website: https://www.durham.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to DL2 2FZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DL2 2FZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 13 closest railway stations to Darlington, DL2 2FZ. The nearest railway station is Darlington, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Darlington 1.9 miles
North Road (Darlington) 2.8 miles
Dinsdale 4.4 miles
Teesside Airport 6.1 miles
Heighington 6.9 miles
Newton Aycliffe 8 miles
Allens West 8.6 miles
Yarm 8.9 miles
Eaglescliffe 9.3 miles
Shildon 9.3 miles
Stockton 12 miles
Thornaby 12 miles
Bishop Auckland 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Darlington, DL2 2FZ. The nearest is Croft Church of England Primary School, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Croft Church of England Primary School 1.1 miles May 2022
    
Skerne Park Academy 1.3 miles June 2024
    
Polam Hall School (All Through) 1.5 miles October 2021
    
Abbey Infants' School 1.7 miles November 2022
    
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles July 2024
    
Abbey Junior School 1.9 miles January 2018
    
Hurworth Primary School 1.9 miles May 2018
    
The Rydal Academy 2 miles December 2022
    
St John's Church of England Academy 2.1 miles October 2022
    
Mowden Infant School 2.3 miles July 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Darlington, DL2 2FZ. The nearest is Polam Hall School, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Polam Hall School (All Through) 1.5 miles October 2021
    
Hurworth School 1.6 miles September 2022
    
Hummersknott Academy 1.8 miles September 2021
    
Carmel College 1.9 miles October 2024
St Aidan's Church of England Academy 2.5 miles January 2020
    
Wyvern Academy 2.9 miles June 2023
    
Rise Carr College 3.1 miles May 2018
    
Haughton Academy 3.5 miles February 2022
    
Longfield Academy 3.6 miles October 2024
UTC South Durham 6.8 miles March 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Darlington, DL2 2FZ. The nearest is ROCKLIFFE COURT SURGERY, approximately 1.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Darlington, DL2 2FZ. The nearest is Darlington Dental Clinic, approximately 1.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Darlington, DL2 2FZ. The nearest is Hollyhurst, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Darlington, DL2 2FZ. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Darlington Victoria Road Sainsbury's, approximately 1.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.