Lanethorpe Crescent is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4SH 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 Lanethorpe Crescent, Darlington, DL1 4SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 4SQ, DL1 4HS, DL1 4SG, DL1 4SJ, DL1 4SF, DL1 4HT, DL1 4ST, DL1 4NL, DL1 4TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 4SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around DL1 4SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 43.6% | 43.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 37.8% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.9% | 46.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4SH this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 29.4% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.2% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 16.2% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 19.7% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 11% | 3.5% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.7% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 90.8% | 85% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 84.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lanethorpe Crescent was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Eastbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lanethorpe Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Eastbourne and the 125th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lanethorpe Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2026-01-12 | £145,872 |
| 1 Lanethorpe Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-11-07 | £128,332 |
| 35 Lanethorpe Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-07-11 | £132,119 |
| 1 Lanethorpe Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,005 | 2024-12-19 | £75,341 |
| 39 Lanethorpe Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-03-15 | £151,271 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | - not rated | 970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's RC Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | - not rated | 155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Infant and Nursery School Estoril Road South , DL1 4SW | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 412 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Comprehensive School Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 4,150 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 | 1,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Darlington Alternative Centre for Education McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 135 yd | |
| Firthmoor Community Kitchen | Maidendale House, Burnside Road | 330 yd | |
| Doughlicious | 4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 700 yd | |
| The Community Hub | Pavilion, Eastbourne Park | 758 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, Unit 5 | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simo's Pizza | 67 Brignall Moor Crescent, DARLINGTON | 94 yd | |
| Dragon Place | 6 Burnside Road, DARLINGTON | 339 yd | |
| Firthmoor Fisheries | 39 Westminster Road, Darlington | 446 yd | |
| Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway | 291 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 527 yd | |
| Greggs Of Gosforth | Unit 1, 289 Yarm Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 548 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 548 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Crooks Park Yarm Road | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Darlington Squash Club YARM ROAD | squash courts | 982 yd |
| Eastbourne Church Of England Academy (Closed) The Fairway | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Darlington) BARRINGTON WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 141.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.