Thompson Street East is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 3BB is located in the North Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thompson Street East, Darlington, DL1 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 3BA, DL1 3DB, DL1 2EW, DL1 2JR, DL1 2ES, DL1 3DD, DL1 2EP, DL1 2HQ, DL3 0EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 3BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DL1 3BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 30.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 55.6% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 45.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 40.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 20.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 15.2% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 17.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 24.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.1% | 95.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Street East was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Harrowgate Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thompson Street East has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrowgate Hill and the 48th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Thompson Street East, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-03-31 | £129,696 |
| 12 Thompson Street East, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-06-25 | £99,354 |
| 10 Thompson Street East, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2011-07-05 | £152,740 |
| 6 Thompson Street East, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2001-01-19 | £124,401 |
| 12 Thompson Street East, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2000-01-31 | £146,528 |
DL1 3BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Kingsway , Thompson Street East DL1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 500 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,706 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 | 1,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,718 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 | 3,402 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 | 793 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 5,165 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 | 982 yd | |
| The White Horse | Burtree Lane, DARLINGTON | 1,041 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Meynell Road | 1,068 yd | |
| Havelock Centre | Havelock Street, DARLINGTON | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSRM Sports & Social Club | Longfield Road, Darlington | 484 yd | |
| Harrowgate Club & Institute | Salters Lane North, Darlington | 596 yd | |
| St George's Bridge Centre | Alexandra House, 343 Whessoe Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leas Bakery | Thompson Street East, DARLINGTON | 41 yd | |
| Harries Pizzeria | 303 North Road, DARLINGTON | 116 yd | |
| New Leung Kee | 14 Lowson Street, DARLINGTON | 303 yd | |
| Kandy Grills | 169 North Road, DARLINGTON | 664 yd | |
| New Chapter | 10 Mayfair Road, DARLINGTON | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 405 North Road, DARLINGTON | 399 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | 97 North Road, Darlington | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club Ltd LONGFIELD ROAD | 512 yd | |
| Longfield Academy LONGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 602 yd |
| Glebe Road (Closed) Glebe Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| North Park Whessoe Road | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Springfield Salters Lane North | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| The King'S Centre WHESSOE ROAD | 1,017 yd | |
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club North Road | indoor bowls | 1,025 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.