Mendip Grove is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 2FQ is located in the Haughton & Springfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mendip Grove, Darlington, DL1 2FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 2FD, DL1 2FH, DL1 2FF, DL1 2FG, DL1 2FE, DL1 2QG, DL1 2TS, DL1 2TT, DL1 2FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 2FQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 57.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 42.5% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -6.5% |
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 | 24.1% | 23.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 38.9% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 19.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
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 (65%) 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 | 40% | 30.6% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -17.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 24.9% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2FQ this area, 37% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 37% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 15.8% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.8% | 95.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Grove was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Haughton & Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mendip Grove has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Haughton & Springfield and the 150th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mendip Grove, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2024-09-13 | £195,346 |
| 17 Mendip Grove, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-21 | £155,144 |
| 18 Mendip Grove, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2023-12-01 | £134,454 |
| 19 Mendip Grove, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-27 | £159,000 |
| 22 Mendip Grove, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-01-07 | £147,284 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DL1 2FQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | - not rated | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Primary School Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield School Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hill School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 548 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Salters Lane School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mayfair School Glebe Road , DL1 3EA | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oban Court | Whinbush Way, Darlington | 736 yd | |
| Alliance Caffe | Alliance Cafe, Alliance House | 877 yd | |
| Coffee@Haughton | Methodist Church, Haughton Green | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle And Loom | Whinfield Road, Darlington | 791 yd | |
| Harrowgate Club & Institute | Salters Lane North, Darlington | 990 yd | |
| Haughton WMC | 25 Haughton Green, Darlington | 1,063 yd | |
| Hustle | 39 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 1,063 yd | |
| The Grey Horse | 39 Haughton Green, DARLINGTON | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Chef | 6 Springfield Road, DARLINGTON | 181 yd | |
| Bengal Express | 21 Nightingale Avenue, DARLINGTON | 504 yd | |
| Bino's Pizza | 27 Nightingale Avenue, DARLINGTON | 504 yd | |
| The Leas Bakery | Thompson Street East, DARLINGTON | 917 yd | |
| Harries Pizzeria | 303 North Road, DARLINGTON | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Whinbush Way, Darlington | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Salters Lane North | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Darlington Education Village Salters Lane South | grass pitches, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Haughton Community School (Closed) Rockwell Avenue | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Gurney Pease Academy DODSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Whinfield Primary School AUGUSTA CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.