Tubwell Row is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1NX is located in the Park East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tubwell Row, Darlington, DL1 1NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1NU, DL1 5QA, DL1 1NT, DL1 1LT, DL1 1NW, DL3 7QW, DL1 1PD, DL3 7QT, DL3 7QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 1NX is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 42.6% | 45.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 57.4% | 54.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL1 1NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 16.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 18.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (63.2%) 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 | 39.9% | 32.1% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 25% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.6% | 27.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 11% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 27.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 88.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 87.2% | 84.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tubwell Row was 4647.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6064.5% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tubwell Row has the highest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1875.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Building Society, 8 Tubwell Row, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £34,232,962 | 2016-01-18 | £41,600,579 |
DL1 1NX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,174 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 | 852 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 | 2,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,657 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 5,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Scoops | 33 Tubwell Row, DARLINGTON | 22 yd | |
| Banqo | 1 - 2 West Row, Darlington | 69 yd | |
| Takdir Spice | First And Second Floors, 36 - 40 Tubwell Row | 71 yd | |
| The Savoury Cafe | 49 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 72 yd | |
| PP's | 5 Covered Market, East Row | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cock | The Golden Cock, 12 Tubwell Row | 22 yd | |
| The Tubwell Tap | 3 - 4 Tubwell Row, DARLINGTON | 22 yd | |
| The Pennyweight | 8 Bakehouse Hill, DARLINGTON | 61 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 37 Priestgate | 65 yd | |
| The Market Tap | 1 Covered Market, East Row | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 1A Prebend Row, DARLINGTON | 69 yd | |
| Greggs North East | 60 Cornmill Centre, Darlington | 72 yd | |
| Viking Coffee North East | 2 Covered Market, East Row | 76 yd | |
| Spud Gun Loaded Fries Ltd | 5 Covered Market, East Row | 76 yd | |
| Fatso's | 38 High Row, DARLINGTON | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 72 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 287 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 61 - 63 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 169 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 482 yd | |
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace | 667 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Polam Hall School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 894 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.