North Road is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 3AF is located in the Harrowgate Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Road, Darlington, DL1 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 3AB, DL1 3AT, DL1 3AL, DL3 0AN, DL1 3AQ, DL1 3AN, DL1 3AJ, DL3 0AA, DL1 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 3AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 34% | 38.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 42.9% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 46.9% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 34.6% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 20.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 28.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.3% | 96% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 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 | 95% | 95.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% higher than the Harrowgate Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrowgate Hill and the 143rd highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434 North Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-16 | £184,874 |
| 468 North Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-01-20 | £95,783 |
| 434 North Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-22 | £86,517 |
| 454 North Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-31 | £165,765 |
| 436 North Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-20 | £134,498 |
DL1 3AF 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Hill Junior School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HZ | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowgate Hill Infants' School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HQ | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | - not rated | 997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | - not rated | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield School Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,467 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 | 4,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 275 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Salters Lane School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 275 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mayfair School Glebe Road , DL1 3EA | - not rated | 346 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | Burtree Lane, DARLINGTON | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSRM Sports & Social Club | Longfield Road, Darlington | 408 yd | |
| Harrowgate Club & Institute | Salters Lane North, Darlington | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chapter | 10 Mayfair Road, DARLINGTON | 147 yd | |
| New Leung Kee | 14 Lowson Street, DARLINGTON | 520 yd | |
| The Leas Bakery | Thompson Street East, DARLINGTON | 770 yd | |
| Harries Pizzeria | 303 North Road, DARLINGTON | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 405 North Road, DARLINGTON | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe Road (Closed) Glebe Road | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club Ltd LONGFIELD ROAD | 549 yd | |
| Longfield Academy LONGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 698 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.