Weaving Lane is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1NY is located in the Red Hall & Lingfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2016-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Weaving Lane, Darlington, DL1 1NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1PQ, DL1 1NQ, DL1 1QA, DL1 1NZ, DL1 1NA, DL1 1LP, DL1 1LY, DL1 2SU, DL1 2SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 1NY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 1NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 30.1% | 45% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 47.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 5.2% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 0.4% | -9.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95%) 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 | 43.4% | 67.6% | 24.2% | 48.4% | 19.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 27.4% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 5% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1NY this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 3.1% | -28.9% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 6.1% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 32.5% | 20.2% | 16.9% | 15.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 38.2% | 28.5% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 92.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 98.2% | 87.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 87.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weaving Lane was 8.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the North Road average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Weaving Lane has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road and the 19th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Weaving Lane, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-12-04 | £223,889 |
| 32 Weaving Lane, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-07-17 | £196,111 |
| 21 Weaving Lane, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-07-12 | £204,062 |
| 1 Weaving Lane, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-27 | £244,696 |
| 27 Weaving Lane, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-07-21 | £231,189 |
DL1 1NY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hall Primary School Headingley Crescent , DL1 2ST | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 1,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,204 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 | 3,194 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 | 1,305 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 5,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey | Memphis Building, Lingfield Point | 322 yd | |
| Physique Creche Soft Paly And Party Zone | Unit 2, Hamlet House | 332 yd | |
| Loom Cafe | Unit 10, Lingfield Point | 400 yd | |
| The Street Coffee Co | Unit 10, Lingfield Point | 420 yd | |
| Eggleston Catering Services At Magnet | Magnet Ltd, Allington Way | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Laddie | 88 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 866 yd | |
| Hustle | 39 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 920 yd | |
| The Grey Horse | 39 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 920 yd | |
| Haughton WMC | 25 Haughton Green, Darlington | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easyprep | 2 Kellaw Road, DARLINGTON | 866 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Costa Coffee, Darlington Retail Park | 917 yd | |
| The Haughton Chippy | 61 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 920 yd | |
| Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway | 291 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 1,060 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 286 Haughton Road, DARLINGTON | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Limited | Company Shop, Blackett Road | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Health Club BANKS HOUSE BANKS HOUSE BANKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Red Hall Community Centre REDHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE REDHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADINGLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Darlington Squash Club YARM ROAD | squash courts | 884 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.