Postcode report
Is DL1 1JR a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DL1 1JR: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL1 1JR is a postcode in Park East, Darlington, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL1 1JR, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL1 1JR are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DL1 1JR is based on Darlington 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,391 residents, 2,289 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near DL1 1JR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £130k from 86 rolling sales, up 4.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL1 1JR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DL1 1JR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DL1 1JR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DL1 1JR
Is DL1 1JR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DL1 1JR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DL1 1JR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL1 1JR?
LocaleIQ matched DL1 1JR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL1 1JR?
The latest median sold price is £130k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL1 1JR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.