Richmond Way is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4RL is located in the Eastbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Way, Darlington, DL1 4RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 4RQ, DL1 4SN, DL1 4SL, DL1 4RN, DL1 4RP, DL1 4SR, DL1 4RZ, DL1 4SW, DL1 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 4RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL1 4RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 44.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 64.4% | 61.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 29.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 22.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 28.4% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 95.3% | 87.9% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 87.2% | 82% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 10% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 81.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Way was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Eastbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Eastbourne and the 156th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Richmond Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-07-01 | £130,976 |
| 28 Richmond Way, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-28 | £182,440 |
| 19 Richmond Way, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-02 | £215,584 |
| 11 Richmond Way, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-05-03 | £459,738 |
| 29 Richmond Way, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-01-31 | £141,460 |
DL1 4RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 96 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,302 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 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 4,615 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 | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,248 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 | 2,740 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 | 3,047 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 3,609 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 5,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Community Kitchen | Maidendale House, Burnside Road | 286 yd | |
| Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church | Geneva Road, Darlington | 526 yd | |
| Elior UK | Centenary House, Yarm Road | 780 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, Unit 5 | 853 yd | |
| KFC | Darlington Retail Park, Yarm Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simo's Pizza | 67 Brignall Moor Crescent, DARLINGTON | 378 yd | |
| Dragon Place | 6 Burnside Road, DARLINGTON | 513 yd | |
| Firthmoor Fisheries | 39 Westminster Road, Darlington | 586 yd | |
| Yarm Road Fish And Chips | 366 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 716 yd | |
| Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway | 291 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 957 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 957 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Crooks Park Yarm Road | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Darlington) BARRINGTON WAY | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Darlington Squash Club YARM ROAD | squash courts | 1,043 yd |
| Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.