Montrose Street North Back is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1PU is located in the Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2010-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montrose Street North Back, Darlington, DL1 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1JR, DL1 1JU, DL1 1JX, DL1 1JY, DL1 1JZ, DL1 1LB, DL1 1LA, DL1 1RJ, DL1 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 1PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 1PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 42.1% | 51.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 32.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 0.8% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.6% | 40.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 33.7% | -9.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 19% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 27.9% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 13.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 18.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.5% | 89.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 86.9% | 83.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 83.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.7% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Street North Back was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the North Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montrose Street North Back has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road and the 101st highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Montrose Street North Back, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2015-06-03 | £73,826 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,443 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 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 3,594 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 | 295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,481 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 | 1,766 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 | 1,590 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena's Cafe | Homecare Heating Supplies Ltd, Valley Street North | 382 yd | |
| Imagizone Ltd | 17 Valley Street North, DARLINGTON | 392 yd | |
| Arvelli | 192 Northgate, North Lodge | 572 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | 206 Northgate, North Lodge | 580 yd | |
| Big Kids Little Kids Childcare | 172-176 Northgate, Darlington | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatynes Health And Leisure | Haughton Road, Darlington | 379 yd | |
| The Half Moon | 130 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 638 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 663 yd | |
| Darlington Snooker Club | 1 Corporation Road, Darlington | 721 yd | |
| New Club | Quebec Street, Darlington | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatso's | Valley Street North, DARLINGTON | 382 yd | |
| I Dragon | 44 Cleveland Street, Darlington | 475 yd | |
| Curry Express | 2 High Northgate, DARLINGTON | 593 yd | |
| Kurdish Shawarma | 4 High Northgate, Darlington | 594 yd | |
| Elixir Fresh Juice | 12 High Northgate, Darlington | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 710 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 6, North Road Retail Park | 740 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 772 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, North Road Retail Park | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Darlington) JOHN STREET | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Gurney Pease Academy DODSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.