Southmoor Close is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4RT is located in the Eastbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southmoor Close, Darlington, DL1 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 4RB, DL1 4RD, DL1 4RS, DL1 4RR, DL1 4US, DL1 4RF, DL1 4QR, DL1 4TE, DL1 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 4RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.8% | 52.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 4RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 46.4% | 44.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 40% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 1.7% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 56.6% | 57.7% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 13.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 27.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 24.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 74.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 19.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 74.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 0.4% | 6.0% | -5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southmoor Close was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Eastbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southmoor Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Eastbourne and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Southmoor Close, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-27 | £114,543 |
| 9 Southmoor Close, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2024-08-15 | £107,677 |
| 5 Southmoor Close, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-06-21 | £107,513 |
| 14 Southmoor Close, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-02-09 | £114,705 |
| 3 Southmoor Close, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £91,750 | 2023-04-25 | £98,058 |
DL1 4RT 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 3,284 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 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,208 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 | 2,589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 4,695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 5,212 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 | 406 yd | |
| Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church | Geneva Road, Darlington | 693 yd | |
| Doughlicious | 4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 901 yd | |
| T/A Andrews Butchers | Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena | 916 yd | |
| DMP Arena Trading Ltd | Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tawny Owl | Hurworth Moor, Darlington | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Fisheries | 39 Westminster Road, Darlington | 481 yd | |
| Dragon Place | 6 Burnside Road, DARLINGTON | 505 yd | |
| Simo's Pizza | 67 Brignall Moor Crescent, DARLINGTON | 665 yd | |
| Crusty's | 2 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Echo Arena DARLINGTON ARENA DARLINGTON ARENA NEASHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| The Treatment Room (Closed) The New Stadium The New Stadium Neasham Road | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Tommy Crooks Park Yarm Road | grass pitches | 975 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.