Whitwell Road is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4NT is located in the Eastbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitwell Road, Darlington, DL1 4NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 4NU, DL1 4NS, DL1 4NR, DL1 4NX, DL1 1XN, DL1 4NN, DL1 4PA, DL1 4ND, DL1 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 4NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 35.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 47.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 23.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 20.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 17.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 86.2% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 89.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitwell Road was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Eastbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitwell Road has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Eastbourne and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Whitwell Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-11-27 | £145,437 |
| 25 Whitwell Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-11-27 | £145,437 |
| 28 Whitwell Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-07-25 | £93,087 |
| 14 Whitwell Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-11 | £180,447 |
| 7 Whitwell Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-04-27 | £201,026 |
DL1 4NT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,625 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 | 1,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,873 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 | 2,527 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 | 2,402 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 467 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, Unit 5 | 591 yd | |
| KFC | Darlington Retail Park, Yarm Road | 603 yd | |
| Firthmoor Community Kitchen | Maidendale House, Burnside Road | 643 yd | |
| The Community Hub | Pavilion, Eastbourne Park | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway | 291 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 209 yd | |
| Yarm Road Fish And Chips | 366 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 310 yd | |
| Greggs Of Gosforth | Unit 1, 289 Yarm Road | 319 yd | |
| Tasties | 295 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 319 yd | |
| Simo's Pizza | 67 Brignall Moor Crescent, DARLINGTON | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 319 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 319 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Crooks Park Yarm Road | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Darlington Squash Club YARM ROAD | squash courts | 674 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Physique Health Club BANKS HOUSE BANKS HOUSE BANKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Darlington) BARRINGTON WAY | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.