Brunel Way is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1DY is located in the Stephenson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunel Way, Darlington, DL1 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1HA, DL1 1HB, DL1 1HW, DL1 1DU, DL1 1HE, DL1 1DX, DL1 1DT, DL1 1HF, DL1 1HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 1DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 53.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 44.6% | 46.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 40.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 21.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 17.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 12.6% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25% | 30.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 33.7% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 25% | 21.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| Very bad health | 11.2% | 1% | -10.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around DL1 1DY this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.2% | 34.1% | -22.1% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.6% | 87% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 86.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 87.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Way was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the North Road average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Brunel Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road and the 106th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Brunel Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-10-13 | £133,847 |
| 19 Brunel Way, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2023-07-21 | £74,793 |
| 18 Brunel Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2022-05-31 | £116,881 |
| 26 Brunel Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2017-11-06 | £119,814 |
| 26 Brunel Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-10-31 | £127,131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 3,720 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 | 615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Further education | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,614 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,633 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Court Community Kitchen | Wesley Court, DARLINGTON | 154 yd | |
| Daphnes Parkgate Cafe | 116 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 555 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 112 - 114 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 555 yd | |
| The Community Hub | Pavilion, Eastbourne Park | 582 yd | |
| Darlo Chaii Kada | 90 Parkgate, Darlington | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bank Top | 8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 309 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 522 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 535 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate | 618 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health And Leisure | Haughton Road, Darlington | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & H Chippy | 26 - 28 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 247 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 48 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 247 yd | |
| Royal | 22 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 247 yd | |
| Veno's | Veno's Pizzeria, 14 Yarm Road | 309 yd | |
| New Sing Lee | 28 Eastbourne Road, Darlington | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 600 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 663 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 869 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 915 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 979 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 981 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.