Cobden Street is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4JG 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 Cobden Street, Darlington, DL1 4JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1EE, DL1 1XE, DL1 4JF, DL1 4EX, DL1 4EU, DL1 4JE, DL1 1EX, DL1 1XD, DL1 1EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 4JG 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 | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 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 | 38.7% | 41.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 33.1% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 14.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 30.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 4JG this area, 32.1% 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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 32.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 21.5% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| White | 89.1% | 92.2% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 88% | 91% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 0.7% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 91% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobden Street was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Bank Top & Lascelles average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cobden Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bank Top & Lascelles and the 154th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cobden Street, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2021-09-13 | £113,629 |
| 6 Cobden Street, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2019-09-19 | £108,766 |
| 8 Cobden Street, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-09-28 | £92,431 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DL1 4JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,239 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 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 4,229 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 | 995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,196 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 | 1,945 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 | 2,181 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 4,502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 5,142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Hub | Pavilion, Eastbourne Park | 288 yd | |
| Wesley Court Community Kitchen | Wesley Court, DARLINGTON | 586 yd | |
| Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church | Geneva Road, Darlington | 748 yd | |
| Doughlicious | 4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 839 yd | |
| Neasham Road Cafe | 153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 680 yd | |
| The New Bank Top | 8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 732 yd | |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club | Neasham Road, Darlington | 1,008 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Of Gosforth | Unit 1, 289 Yarm Road | 420 yd | |
| Tasties | 295 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 420 yd | |
| Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway | 291 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 596 yd | |
| B & H Chippy | 26 - 28 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 620 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 48 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 420 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 420 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 420 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 896 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| St Aidans Church Of England Academy HUNDENS LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Physique Health Club BANKS HOUSE BANKS HOUSE BANKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.