Railway View, Darlington, DL1 4LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 4LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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	53.3%	55.8%	2.5%	51.0%	4.8%
Male	46.7%	44.2%	-2.5%	49.0%	-4.8%

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	48.3%	41.6%	-6.7%	37.9%	3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	29.3%	33.7%	4.4%	44.2%	-10.5%
Separated	5.2%	2%	-3.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	12.1%	15.8%	3.7%	9.1%	6.7%
Widowed	5.2%	6.9%	1.7%	6.1%	0.8%

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	52%	47.7%	-4.3%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	34%	31.3%	-2.7%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	12%	17.2%	5.2%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	1.3%	3.9%	2.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.6%	20.8%	-6.8%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	12.9%	-1.8%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	16.8%	1.3%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	22.4%	19.8%	-2.6%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	13.8%	24.8%	11.0%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	3.4%	1%	-2.4%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.3%	96.9%	1.6%	81.4%	15.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	3.3%	1.5%	-1.8%	0.1%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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%	93.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.7%	3.8%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	5.6%	-3.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	93.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50%	37.2%	12.8%
Christian	44.6%	46.2%	-1.6%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Railway View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway View was 157.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% higher than the Bank Top & Lascelles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Railway View has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bank Top & Lascelles and the 82nd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

🔎 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 4LX, 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 Railway View are based on 39 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 Railway View, Darlington, DL1 4LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL1 4LX

Average Price
£154,044

Semi-Detached
£141,038

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£220,363

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£152,751

Estimated Average Property Prices for Railway View

Average Price
£190,896

Semi-Detached
£120,643

Terraced
£71,742

Detached
£222,505

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£159,135

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Railway ViewStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Railway View, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-10-13	£160,131
3 Railway View, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-10-07	£192,439
11 Railway View, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building	£135,000	2020-12-18	£159,135
11 Railway View, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2018-04-06	£174,748
9 Railway View, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2016-06-17	£165,676

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL1 4LX

Employment

DL1 4LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	43
Retired	16
Part-Time Employee	10
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	4
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	9
Information and communication	8
Manufacturing	8
Human health and social work activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Education	5
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	1,355 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY	4out of 4	2,054 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ	2out of 4	397 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH	3out of 4	734 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	1,075 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP	4out of 4	1,350 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL	3out of 4	1,619 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	1,745 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	4out of 4	2,981 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	2out of 4	3,392 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	2out of 4	3,476 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG	4out of 4	3,740 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	1,847 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	1,952 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	1,079 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS	3out of 4	3,379 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	3,476 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD	- not rated	3,696 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL	1out of 4	3,762 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF	- not rated	3,982 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	522 yd
Doughlicious	4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON	802 yd
Cafe Local	Bank Top Railway Station, Park Lane	859 yd
South Park Cafe	Cafe, South Park	911 yd
Park Place Community Centre And Darlington Mission	Hall, 87 Park Place	1,009 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Copper Beech	Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	389 yd
Cleveland Sports And Social Club	Neasham Road, Darlington	404 yd
Skerne Park Pub	Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens	645 yd
Dalesman	The Dalesman, 96 - 100 Victoria Road	919 yd
The New Bank Top	8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	1,075 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Lane Fish & Chips	Park Lane Fisheries, 180 - 182 Park Lane	190 yd
King Do	109 Park Lane, DARLINGTON	363 yd
Cafe Loco	120 Neasham Road, Darlington	592 yd
Thirlmere Chippy	3 Thirlmere Road, DARLINGTON	613 yd
Classic Pizza	106 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	636 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre	518 yd
Asda	Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre	704 yd
Sainsbury's Local	4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON	793 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD	health and fitness suite	836 yd
Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace		889 yd
South Park SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK PARKSIDE	grass pitches	1,001 yd
Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE	grass pitches	1,075 yd
Northern Echo Arena DARLINGTON ARENA DARLINGTON ARENA NEASHAM ROAD	grass pitches	1,093 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	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DL1 4LX