Falcon Road is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1DE is located in the Red Hall & Lingfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falcon Road, Darlington, DL1 1DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1DB, DL1 1EL, DL1 1DF, DL1 1DA, DL1 1DH, DL1 1DQ, DL1 1DD, DL1 1DJ, DL1 1DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 1DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 32.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 42% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 42% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 14.2% | -12.6% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 24.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 21.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.2% | 92% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 91.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Road was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the North Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falcon Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road and the 125th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Falcon Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-11-17 | £149,394 |
| 10 Falcon Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-28 | £129,532 |
| 8 Falcon Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2022-08-12 | £156,715 |
| 3 Falcon Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-08-20 | £130,602 |
| 2 Falcon Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-05-11 | £124,783 |
DL1 1DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | - not rated | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Infant and Nursery School Estoril Road South , DL1 4SW | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Comprehensive School Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Darlington Alternative Centre for Education McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physique Creche Soft Paly And Party Zone | Unit 2, Hamlet House | 335 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Memphis Building, Lingfield Point | 462 yd | |
| The Street Coffee Co | Unit 10, Lingfield Point | 466 yd | |
| Loom Cafe | Unit 10, Lingfield Point | 559 yd | |
| KFC | Darlington Retail Park, Yarm Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway | 291 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 452 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Costa Coffee, Darlington Retail Park | 511 yd | |
| Greggs Of Gosforth | Unit 1, 289 Yarm Road | 522 yd | |
| Tasties | 295 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 522 yd | |
| Yarm Road Fish And Chips | 366 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 522 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 522 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Health Club BANKS HOUSE BANKS HOUSE BANKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Darlington Squash Club YARM ROAD | squash courts | 535 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Tommy Crooks Park Yarm Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Darlington) BARRINGTON WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.