Welbeck Avenue is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 2DR is located in the Haughton & Springfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 2DT, DL1 2DS, DL1 2RZ, DL1 2DY, DL1 2DX, DL1 2RY, DL1 2XF, DL1 2DU, DL1 2SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 2DR 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 | 50.7% | 46.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.2% | 3.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 32.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 39.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 16% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 42.8% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 19.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 25.3% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 19.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welbeck Avenue was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Haughton & Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welbeck Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Haughton & Springfield and the 146th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2024-02-16 | £148,603 |
| 29 Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-07-26 | £101,300 |
| 25 Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-01-25 | £165,853 |
| 25 Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2020-04-22 | £110,367 |
| 3 Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-08-29 | £180,805 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinfield Primary School Augusta Close , DL1 3HT | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Headingley Crescent , DL1 2ST | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,665 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 | 3,923 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 | 543 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee@Haughton | Methodist Church, Haughton Green | 401 yd | |
| Oban Court | Whinbush Way, Darlington | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton WMC | 25 Haughton Green, Darlington | 401 yd | |
| Hustle | 39 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 402 yd | |
| The Grey Horse | 39 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 402 yd | |
| Highland Laddie | 88 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 409 yd | |
| Shuttle And Loom | Whinfield Road, Darlington | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haughton Chippy | 61 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 401 yd | |
| Bengal Express | 21 Nightingale Avenue, DARLINGTON | 716 yd | |
| Bino's Pizza | 27 Nightingale Avenue, DARLINGTON | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Whinbush Way, Darlington | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Education Village Salters Lane South | grass pitches, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Haughton Community School (Closed) Rockwell Avenue | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Whinfield Primary School AUGUSTA CLOSE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Red Hall Community Centre REDHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE REDHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADINGLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Haughton Cricket Club Bishopton Lane | grass pitches | 769 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.