Green Street is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1HL is located in the Stephenson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Street, Darlington, DL1 1HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1HJ, DL1 1HR, DL1 1HH, DL1 1HW, DL1 1DZ, DL1 1XH, DL1 1XQ, DL1 1EA, DL1 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 1HL is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 43.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 56.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 | 30.8% | 41.3% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 31.9% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 23.1% | 20.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 5.1% | -13.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (65.9%) 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 | 27.6% | 34.8% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 31.3% | 19.9% | -11.4% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1HL this area, 38.2% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.6% | 38.2% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.5% | 82.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 85.5% | 88.8% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 88.8% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Street was 275.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% higher than the Bank Top & Lascelles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bank Top & Lascelles and the 33rd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Green Street, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2016-01-04 | £1,336,742 |
DL1 1HL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 1,312 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 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 3,512 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 | 728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,449 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 | 1,329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 4,787 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 | 167 yd | |
| Daphnes Parkgate Cafe | 116 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 347 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 112 - 114 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 347 yd | |
| Darlo Chaii Kada | 90 Parkgate, Darlington | 396 yd | |
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant | 94 - 96 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bank Top | 8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 156 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 311 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 353 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate | 413 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health And Leisure | Haughton Road, Darlington | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veno's | Veno's Pizzeria, 14 Yarm Road | 156 yd | |
| B & H Chippy | 26 - 28 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 189 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 48 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 189 yd | |
| Royal | 22 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 189 yd | |
| Siciliano Pizzeria | 111 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 398 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 525 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 712 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 743 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.