Pendleton Road is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 2YR is located in the North Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pendleton Road, Darlington, DL1 2YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 2YS, DL1 2ET, DL1 2EN, DL1 2EU, DL1 2YP, DL1 2YX, DL1 2ER, DL1 2EX, DL1 2YQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 2YR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 47.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.8% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 36.6% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 42% | 47.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 32.8% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18.6% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 14.9% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 27.9% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendleton Road was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% lower than the Harrowgate Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pendleton Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrowgate Hill and the 129th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Pendleton Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,995 | 2023-12-19 | £163,682 |
| 81 Pendleton Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-11-30 | £169,349 |
| 85 Pendleton Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-10-20 | £158,548 |
| 103 Pendleton Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-10-20 | £149,317 |
| 81 Pendleton Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-06-20 | £151,237 |
DL1 2YR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 3,473 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 | 1,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,390 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 | 3,044 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 | 633 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Court Community Kitchen | Richard Court, DARLINGTON | 612 yd | |
| Havelock Centre | Havelock Street, DARLINGTON | 744 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Meynell Road | 827 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 8, North Road Retail Park | 902 yd | |
| Alliance Caffe | Alliance Cafe, Alliance House | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited | 95 North Road, Darlington | 797 yd | |
| DSRM Sports & Social Club | Longfield Road, Darlington | 837 yd | |
| Harrowgate Club & Institute | Salters Lane North, Darlington | 924 yd | |
| St George's Bridge Centre | Alexandra House, 343 Whessoe Road | 950 yd | |
| Hopetown & Whessoe WMC | 17-18 Alliance Street, Darlington | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harries Pizzeria | 303 North Road, DARLINGTON | 336 yd | |
| Kandy Grills | 169 North Road, DARLINGTON | 356 yd | |
| The Leas Bakery | Thompson Street East, DARLINGTON | 408 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 113 North Road, DARLINGTON | 527 yd | |
| North Road Fish Bar | 158 North Road, DARLINGTON | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | 97 North Road, Darlington | 696 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 405 North Road, DARLINGTON | 773 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 6, North Road Retail Park | 956 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, North Road Retail Park | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club North Road | indoor bowls | 714 yd |
| Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club Ltd LONGFIELD ROAD | 822 yd | |
| North Park Whessoe Road | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Longfield Academy LONGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| The King'S Centre WHESSOE ROAD | 873 yd | |
| Gurney Pease Academy DODSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Springfield Salters Lane North | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 165.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.