Appleby Close is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4AJ is located in the Bank Top & Lascelles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Appleby Close, Darlington, DL1 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 4AG, DL1 4DX, DL1 4AF, DL1 4PF, DL1 4AD, DL1 4YT, DL1 4EN, DL1 4AN, DL1 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 4AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.1% | 48.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL1 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 47.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 26.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.2% | 35.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 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 4AJ this area, 30.8% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 30.8% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.6% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 18.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 20.7% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 89.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 82.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 82.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleby Close was 238.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% higher than the Bank Top & Lascelles average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Appleby Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bank Top & Lascelles and the 50th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Appleby Close, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-05-09 | £135,000 |
| 85 Appleby Close, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2025-04-17 | £84,000 |
| 19 Appleby Close, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-24 | £140,448 |
| 58 Appleby Close, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2024-11-25 | £82,893 |
| 7 Appleby Close, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-04 | £148,277 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 3,438 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 | 1,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,492 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 | 1,127 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 | 2,620 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local | Bank Top Railway Station, Park Lane | 179 yd | |
| Wesley Court Community Kitchen | Wesley Court, DARLINGTON | 382 yd | |
| Park Place Community Centre And Darlington Mission | Hall, 87 Park Place | 407 yd | |
| Neasham Road Cafe | 153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 412 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 112 - 114 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bank Top | 8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 239 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 430 yd | |
| Dalesman | The Dalesman, 96 - 100 Victoria Road | 497 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate | 535 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Station | 55 Neasham Road, Darlington | 85 yd | |
| China China | Neasham Road Fisheries, 77 Neasham Road | 126 yd | |
| New Sing Lee | 28 Eastbourne Road, Darlington | 195 yd | |
| Classic Pizza | 106 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 236 yd | |
| Veno's | Veno's Pizzeria, 14 Yarm Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 133 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 418 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 477 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace | 789 yd | |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 29.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 29.2% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.