Postcode report
Is DL1 5NR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DL1 5NR: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL1 5NR 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 5NR, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL1 5NR are local prosperity and housing, while property market signals 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 5NR is based on Darlington 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,140 residents, 1,807 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 5% 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 10/10.
For property prices near DL1 5NR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £130k from 62 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 5NR can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 5NR by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DL1 5NR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 5NR
Is DL1 5NR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 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 5NR?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DL1 5NR?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL1 5NR?
LocaleIQ matched DL1 5NR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL1 5NR?
The latest median sold price is £130k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL1 5NR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.