Geneva Drive, Darlington, DL1 4JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 4JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	54.3%	2.9%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	48.6%	45.7%	-2.9%	49.0%	-3.3%

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	25.3%	26.6%	1.3%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	46.3%	-8.9%	44.2%	2.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	2%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	6.8%	11.3%	4.5%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	10%	13.8%	3.8%	6.1%	7.7%

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	29.2%	37.1%	7.9%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	35.4%	34.5%	-0.9%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	26.3%	22.3%	-4.0%	12.7%	9.6%
Bad health	6.2%	6.1%	-0.1%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around DL1 4JT this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.2%	34.7%	-6.5%	18.2%	16.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	6.4%	-6.7%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.9%	8.4%	-2.5%	13.4%	-5.0%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	7.9%	0.2%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	15.3%	4.4%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	12.2%	25.7%	13.5%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	4.1%	1.5%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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)
Indian	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	3.3%	2.2%	-1.1%	1.6%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.5%	93.9%	-1.6%	81.4%	12.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.1%	1.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	98.4%	94.8%	-3.6%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	95.2%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.6%	76.7%	1.9%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	58%	46.2%	11.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Geneva Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Geneva Drive was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Eastbourne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Geneva Drive has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Eastbourne and the 54th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DL1 4JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Drive are based on 57 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 Drive, Darlington, DL1 4JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL1 4JT

Average Price
£136,265

Semi-Detached
£137,345

Terraced
£126,192

Detached
£128,319

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Geneva Drive

Average Price
£140,665

Semi-Detached
£142,300

Terraced
£124,129

Detached
£122,948

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Geneva DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Geneva Drive, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-03-21	£122,899
43 Geneva Drive, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-11-13	£140,183
46 Geneva Drive, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-08-11	£151,120
31 Geneva Drive, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2023-06-23	£154,133
26 Geneva Drive, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2022-05-12	£141,478

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL1 4JT

Employment

DL1 4JT 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 4JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	23
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP	- not rated	906 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	3out of 4	1,626 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ	- not rated	1,906 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY	4out of 4	2,491 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND	- not rated	2,570 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dodmire Junior School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH	- not rated	620 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dodmire School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH	- not rated	656 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH	3out of 4	656 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB	- not rated	704 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB	4out of 4	704 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	3out of 4	1,682 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Comprehensive School Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL	- not rated	1,682 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	- not rated	3,500 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	- not rated	3,500 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	3,501 yd	Academy converter	No	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	2,102 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	2,326 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	2,326 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	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	3out of 4	1,595 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darlington Alternative Centre for Education McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED	- not rated	1,320 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED	- not rated	1,340 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA	- not rated	1,639 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB	- not rated	2,801 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU	- not rated	3,297 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
Doughlicious	4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON	571 yd
Neasham Road Cafe	153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	620 yd
T/A Andrews Butchers	Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena	724 yd
DMP Arena Trading Ltd	Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena	724 yd
The Community Hub	Pavilion, Eastbourne Park	1,078 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Copper Beech	Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	211 yd
Cleveland Sports And Social Club	Neasham Road, Darlington	444 yd
Skerne Park Pub	Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens	870 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crusty's	2 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON	578 yd
Park Lane Fish & Chips	Park Lane Fisheries, 180 - 182 Park Lane	580 yd
Thirlmere Chippy	3 Thirlmere Road, DARLINGTON	667 yd
King Do	109 Park Lane, DARLINGTON	740 yd
Cafe Loco	120 Neasham Road, Darlington	740 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre		615 yd
Asda	Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre		912 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northern Echo Arena DARLINGTON ARENA DARLINGTON ARENA NEASHAM ROAD	grass pitches	711 yd
The Treatment Room (Closed) The New Stadium The New Stadium Neasham Road	health and fitness suite	724 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	61.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DL1 4JT