Borough Road is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 1SR 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 Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1SW, DL1 1SY, DL1 1SX, DL1 1SZ, DL1 1SS, DL1 1TB, DL1 1SU, DL1 1GB, DL1 1TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 1SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.8% | 50.5% | 10.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 60.2% | 49.5% | -10.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 67% | 62.5% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.9% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (63.3%) 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 | 34.7% | 26.5% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -21.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 36.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 24.7% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 19.5% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 21.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 17.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94% | 94.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 92.8% | 84.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 84.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.1% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Road was 268.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.4% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 36th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Borough Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2016-11-30 | £81,928 |
| 55 Borough Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2008-08-18 | £70,592 |
| 63 Borough Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2007-05-11 | £101,255 |
| 57 Borough Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2006-03-03 | £41,343 |
| 61 Borough Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2004-05-21 | £117,361 |
DL1 1SR area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DL1 1SR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 3,256 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 | 649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,140 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 | 1,304 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 | 1,859 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 5,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagizone Ltd | 17 Valley Street North, DARLINGTON | 320 yd | |
| Darlo Chaii Kada | 90 Parkgate, Darlington | 336 yd | |
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant | 94 - 96 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 337 yd | |
| Lena's Cafe | Homecare Heating Supplies Ltd, Valley Street North | 344 yd | |
| Daphnes Parkgate Cafe | 116 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatynes Health And Leisure | Haughton Road, Darlington | 108 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 213 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate | 335 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 370 yd | |
| New Club | Quebec Street, Darlington | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shawarma Shack | 1 Claytons Yard, Darlington | 219 yd | |
| Siciliano Pizzeria | 111 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 331 yd | |
| Meze | 113 Parkgate, Darlington | 331 yd | |
| Fatso's | Valley Street North, DARLINGTON | 344 yd | |
| Cuisine Marmaris | 106 - 108 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 314 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 458 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 838 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 179 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Darlington) JOHN STREET | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.