Bourne Avenue is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1LN is located in the Stephenson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1LJ, DL1 1PF, DL1 1HZ, DL1 1GR, DL1 1GT, DL1 1LD, DL1 1HX, DL1 1PJ, DL1 1GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 1LN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 54% | 47.6% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 46% | 52.4% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 29.6% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 37.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 (56.5%) 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 | 33.3% | 27.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -21.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 35.6% | 17.1% | 12.7% | 22.9% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 5.9% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 1LN this area, 45.8% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 45.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 27.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 17.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 97.2% | 7.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 93.7% | 90.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 90.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 38.6% | 13.5% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 23.2% | 6.0% | 17.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Avenue was 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the North Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road and the 179th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2025-03-21 | £76,254 |
| 48 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-18 | £250,543 |
| 8 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-12-01 | £167,649 |
| 4 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2022-02-18 | £176,874 |
| 14 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-12-02 | £174,208 |
DL1 1LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL1 1LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 4,086 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 | 575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,991 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 | 1,917 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 | 1,865 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,999 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 491 yd | |
| The Community Hub | Pavilion, Eastbourne Park | 606 yd | |
| Daphnes Parkgate Cafe | 116 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 928 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 112 - 114 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 928 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Bank Top Railway Station, Park Lane | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bank Top | 8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 667 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 890 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health And Leisure | Haughton Road, Darlington | 892 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 898 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & H Chippy | 26 - 28 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 575 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 48 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 575 yd | |
| Royal | 22 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 575 yd | |
| Veno's | Veno's Pizzeria, 14 Yarm Road | 667 yd | |
| Greggs Of Gosforth | Unit 1, 289 Yarm Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 731 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 731 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 731 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Company Shop, Blackett Road | 933 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Physique Health Club BANKS HOUSE BANKS HOUSE BANKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.