Geneva Lane, Darlington, DL1 4JS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 4JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	49.6%	49.4%	-0.2%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.4%	50.6%	0.2%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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	20.9%	28.3%	7.4%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51.7%	47.3%	-4.4%	44.2%	3.1%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3%	1.8%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	12.4%	13.4%	1.0%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	11.4%	9.2%	-2.2%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	49.2%	38.2%	-11.0%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	25.8%	37.5%	11.7%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	17.9%	17.5%	-0.4%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	5.2%	4.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	2%	2.5%	0.5%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.4%	23.9%	-5.5%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	10.6%	-3.8%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	14.4%	1.5%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	7.7%	2.2%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.9%	18%	0.1%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	21.5%	6.6%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	5%	3.9%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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)
Black African	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	96%	95.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	14.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	0.1%	1.8%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	96%	90.1%	-5.9%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	3.2%	5.9%	2.7%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	90.1%	-4.3%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0%	6.5%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.6%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	76.7%	-2.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
No passport held	21%	13.5%	7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	60.3%	46.2%	14.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Geneva Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Geneva Lane was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Bank Top & Lascelles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Geneva Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bank Top & Lascelles and the 144th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DL1 4JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Geneva Lane are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Darlington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Geneva Lane, Darlington, DL1 4JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL1 4JS

Average Price
£217,570

Semi-Detached
£214,878

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£231,027

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Geneva Lane

Average Price
£183,550

Semi-Detached
£181,279

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£207,329

Flats/Maisonettes
£115,694

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Geneva LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Geneva Lane, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-08-27	£220,844
6 Geneva Lane, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-04-12	£174,735
10 Geneva Lane, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2019-10-03	£226,371
10 Geneva Lane, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2018-11-12	£181,914
2 Geneva Lane, Darlington, Darlington Detached, a newly built property	£187,950	2006-12-15	£244,856

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL1 4JS

Employment

DL1 4JS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DL1 4JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	97
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Construction	15
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Education	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	2out of 4	1,385 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY	4out of 4	2,193 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH	3out of 4	575 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ	2out of 4	596 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	848 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL	3out of 4	1,407 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW	3out of 4	1,481 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,620 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	4out of 4	3,200 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	2out of 4	3,397 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	2out of 4	3,622 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG	4out of 4	3,708 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	1,923 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	2,018 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA	2out of 4	1,292 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	3,397 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS	3out of 4	3,441 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD	- not rated	3,607 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL	1out of 4	3,964 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF	- not rated	4,087 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neasham Road Cafe	153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	446 yd
Doughlicious	4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON	584 yd
Cafe Local	Bank Top Railway Station, Park Lane	906 yd
T/A Andrews Butchers	Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena	942 yd
DMP Arena Trading Ltd	Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena	942 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Copper Beech	Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	157 yd
Cleveland Sports And Social Club	Neasham Road, Darlington	278 yd
Skerne Park Pub	Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens	823 yd
Dalesman	The Dalesman, 96 - 100 Victoria Road	1,038 yd
The New Bank Top	8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Lane Fish & Chips	Park Lane Fisheries, 180 - 182 Park Lane	424 yd
Thirlmere Chippy	3 Thirlmere Road, DARLINGTON	514 yd
King Do	109 Park Lane, DARLINGTON	526 yd
Cafe Loco	120 Neasham Road, Darlington	555 yd
Crusty's	2 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON	588 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre	441 yd
Asda	Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre	714 yd
Sainsbury's Local	4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON	920 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD	health and fitness suite	916 yd
Northern Echo Arena DARLINGTON ARENA DARLINGTON ARENA NEASHAM ROAD	grass pitches	930 yd
The Treatment Room (Closed) The New Stadium The New Stadium Neasham Road	health and fitness suite	943 yd
Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace		1,071 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	208.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DL1 4JS