Marigold Court, Darlington, DL1 1HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 1HZ 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	50%	50.8%	0.8%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50%	49.2%	-0.8%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DL1 1HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.4%	35.3%	7.9%	37.9%	-2.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.6%	52.1%	-0.5%	44.2%	7.9%
Separated	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	10.7%	5.9%	-4.8%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	7.4%	5.5%	-1.9%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.1%	56.2%	16.1%	48.4%	7.8%
Good health	39.6%	30.5%	-9.1%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	15.8%	10.8%	-5.0%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	4%	1.9%	-2.1%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.3%	14.7%	-14.6%	18.2%	-3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	7.1%	-4.7%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	16%	-0.7%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	5.9%	-0.9%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	22.7%	12.0%	16.9%	5.8%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	30.7%	10.4%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	4.4%	2.9%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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)
Chinese	0%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	1.7%	5.1%	3.4%	3.1%	2.0%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.3%	91.7%	-2.6%	81.4%	10.3%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.2% 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	93.2%	88.2%	-5.0%	83.2%	5.0%
European Union	3.1%	6.7%	3.6%	6.1%	0.6%
Africa	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	4.1%	2.0%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	87.9%	-5.0%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	1.9%	7.9%	6.0%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78%	76.7%	1.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Marigold Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marigold Court was 168.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the North Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Marigold Court has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road and the 76th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 453.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DL1 1HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marigold Court are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Darlington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marigold Court, Darlington, DL1 1HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL1 1HZ

Average Price
£170,609

Semi-Detached
£170,609

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marigold Court

Average Price
£180,297

Semi-Detached
£180,297

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marigold CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Marigold Court, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£104,000	2019-07-18	£133,660
9 Marigold Court, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2017-05-25	£163,426
5 Marigold Court, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2015-05-22	£223,631
8 Marigold Court, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£102,000	2013-05-17	£149,609
6 Marigold Court, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2005-10-11	£214,624

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL1 1HZ

Employment

DL1 1HZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	54
Human health and social work activities	43
Manufacturing	15
Construction	14
Information and communication	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Education	3
Real estate activities	3
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	2out of 4	705 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY	4out of 4	1,810 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ	2out of 4	788 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH	3out of 4	915 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL	3out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB	4out of 4	1,201 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	371 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	2out of 4	1,953 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT	3out of 4	2,972 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	4out of 4	3,411 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	2out of 4	4,021 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	610 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	1,935 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA	2out of 4	1,834 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	1,953 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS	3out of 4	2,380 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL	1out of 4	3,888 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD	- not rated	4,837 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF	- not rated	4,934 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wesley Court Community Kitchen	Wesley Court, DARLINGTON	404 yd
The Community Hub	Pavilion, Eastbourne Park	537 yd
Daphnes Parkgate Cafe	116 Parkgate, DARLINGTON	857 yd
Taste Of India	112 - 114 Parkgate, DARLINGTON	857 yd
Cafe Local	Bank Top Railway Station, Park Lane	879 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Bank Top	8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	580 yd
Black Swan	Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate	825 yd
The Forum Music Centre	Borough Road, DARLINGTON	829 yd
Bannatynes Health And Leisure	Haughton Road, Darlington	859 yd
The Greyhound	Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate	919 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
B & H Chippy	26 - 28 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	486 yd
Happy Chef	48 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	486 yd
Royal	22 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	486 yd
Veno's	Veno's Pizzeria, 14 Yarm Road	580 yd
New Sing Lee	28 Eastbourne Road, Darlington	660 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	255 Yarm Road, Darlington	741 yd
Lidl	Yarm Road, Darlington	741 yd
Aldi	255 Yarm Road, Darlington	741 yd
Asda	Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre	885 yd
Sainsbury's	Victoria Road, Darlington	901 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	250 yd
Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway	grass pitches	433 yd
St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE	grass pitches	465 yd
Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	678 yd
Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY	grass pitches	680 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	800 yd
Physique Health Club BANKS HOUSE BANKS HOUSE BANKS ROAD	health and fitness suite	909 yd
First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,003 yd
The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road	health and fitness suite	1,027 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	248.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.