Parkgate is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1RR 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 Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1RS, DL1 1PB, DL1 1SG, DL1 1GA, DL1 1RX, DL1 1SD, DL1 1GB, DL1 1RZ, DL1 1SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 1RR is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 56% | 53.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 1RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 54.4% | 66.8% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 14.7% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 50.6% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 29.7% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23% | 17.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 32.9% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.1% | 88.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 86.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkgate was 504.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 569.5% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkgate has the 4th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 11th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 234.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Parkgate, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £153,400 | 2014-03-18 | £190,724 |
| 81 - 83 Parkgate, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-09-30 | £345,431 |
| 81 - 83 Parkgate, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £143,971 | 2004-09-10 | £223,134 |
| 77 - 79 Parkgate, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 1998-09-11 | £446,250 |
DL1 1RR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 927 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 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,470 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 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 3,056 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 | 927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 973 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 | 1,012 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 | 2,063 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 4,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Hippodrome | Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 56 yd | |
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant | 94 - 96 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 105 yd | |
| Darlo Chaii Kada | 90 Parkgate, Darlington | 106 yd | |
| Daphnes Parkgate Cafe | 116 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 156 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 112 - 114 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate | 91 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 142 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 202 yd | |
| William Stead | 8 Crown Street, Darlington | 216 yd | |
| Hoptimist | 45 - 49 Tubwell Row, DARLINGTON | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shawarma Shack | 1 Claytons Yard, Darlington | 95 yd | |
| Cuisine Marmaris | 106 - 108 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 156 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 118 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 156 yd | |
| Siciliano Pizzeria | 111 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 186 yd | |
| Meze | 113 Parkgate, Darlington | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 90 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 266 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 354 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 564 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace | 737 yd | |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 789 yd | |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.