Fenby Avenue is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4HY is located in the Bank Top & Lascelles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fenby Avenue, Darlington, DL1 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 4HT, DL1 4HX, DL1 4HS, DL1 4TP, DL1 4TH, DL1 4TJ, DL1 4SF, DL1 4TW, DL1 4SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 4HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.4% | 39.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 43.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.9% | 42.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 23.3% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 19.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.5% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 99.1% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 97% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fenby Avenue was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Bank Top & Lascelles average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fenby Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bank Top & Lascelles and the 160th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-29 | £126,197 |
| 9 Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-12-17 | £152,432 |
| 45 Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2015-07-24 | £131,667 |
| 45 Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2013-08-09 | £103,038 |
| 43 Fenby Avenue, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2012-05-28 | £44,496 |
DL1 4HY 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,025 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 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,209 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 | 1,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,618 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 | 2,149 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 5,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church | Geneva Road, Darlington | 107 yd | |
| Firthmoor Community Kitchen | Maidendale House, Burnside Road | 403 yd | |
| Doughlicious | 4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 488 yd | |
| The Community Hub | Pavilion, Eastbourne Park | 598 yd | |
| Neasham Road Cafe | 153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 623 yd | |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club | Neasham Road, Darlington | 916 yd | |
| The Copper Beech | Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Place | 6 Burnside Road, DARLINGTON | 269 yd | |
| Simo's Pizza | 67 Brignall Moor Crescent, DARLINGTON | 286 yd | |
| Firthmoor Fisheries | 39 Westminster Road, Darlington | 347 yd | |
| Crusty's | 2 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 483 yd | |
| Greggs Of Gosforth | Unit 1, 289 Yarm Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 597 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 597 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 597 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Crooks Park Yarm Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.