Estoril Road South, Darlington, DL1 4SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 4SP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	54.3%	49.5%	-4.8%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	45.7%	50.5%	4.8%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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 4SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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	39.3%	46.7%	7.4%	37.9%	8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	34.8%	39.2%	4.4%	44.2%	-5.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	12.3%	6.3%	-6.0%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	10.7%	6.3%	-4.4%	6.1%	0.2%

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	41.6%	39.3%	-2.3%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	35.4%	38%	2.6%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	18.3%	16.2%	-2.1%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	3.4%	5.5%	2.1%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

In the area around DL1 4SP this area, 32.1% 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 16.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.4%	32.1%	-11.3%	18.2%	13.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	10%	-4.8%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	14.6%	3.5%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	7.9%	2.2%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	13.8%	1.5%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	7%	16.7%	9.7%	33.8%	-17.1%
Other	5.7%	5%	-0.7%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.1%	96.4%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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%	88.6%	-6.4%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	5%	10.4%	5.4%	6.1%	4.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	88.6%	-5.5%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0%	10.1%	10.1%	9.8%	0.3%
5-10 Years	4%	0.6%	-3.4%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62%	76.7%	-14.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Poland	6.5%	1.3%	5.2%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	27.3%	13.5%	13.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Estoril Road South dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Estoril Road South was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Eastbourne average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Estoril Road South has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Eastbourne and the 129th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DL1 4SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Estoril Road South are based on 65 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 Estoril Road South, Darlington, DL1 4SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL1 4SP

Average Price
£125,104

Semi-Detached
£126,536

Terraced
£107,927

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Estoril Road South

Average Price
£128,129

Semi-Detached
£129,132

Terraced
£117,294

Detached
£166,103

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Estoril Road South

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
92 Estoril Road South, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£99,000	2024-11-18	£106,430
78 Estoril Road South, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,000	2024-05-17	£84,196
70 Estoril Road South, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-03-17	£188,634
90 Estoril Road South, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building	£87,000	2020-10-05	£112,813
52 Estoril Road South, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2017-08-25	£131,872

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL1 4SP

Employment

DL1 4SP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	16
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	8
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ	- not rated	1,011 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP	- not rated	1,317 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	3out of 4	2,043 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND	- not rated	2,309 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School
Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR	- not rated	2,955 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Firthmoor Infant and Nursery School Estoril Road South , DL1 4SW	- not rated	100 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's RC Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL	- not rated	363 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL	3out of 4	363 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW	- not rated	414 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW	3out of 4	414 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	3out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Comprehensive School Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL	- not rated	1,185 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	2,737 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	- not rated	2,737 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT	- not rated	4,285 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	2,007 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	3,202 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	3,202 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	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	3out of 4	2,778 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bridge McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED	- not rated	1,195 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Darlington Alternative Centre for Education McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED	- not rated	1,296 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Hill School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	- not rated	2,737 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN	3out of 4	2,737 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA	- not rated	2,844 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Firthmoor Community Kitchen	Maidendale House, Burnside Road	420 yd
Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church	Geneva Road, Darlington	429 yd
The Range Coffee Shop	The Range, Unit 5	602 yd
KFC	Darlington Retail Park, Yarm Road	663 yd
Elior UK	Centenary House, Yarm Road	770 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON		443 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Simo's Pizza	67 Brignall Moor Crescent, DARLINGTON	250 yd
Yarm Road Fish And Chips	366 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	399 yd
Yarm Road Chinese Takeaway	291 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON	534 yd
Dragon Place	6 Burnside Road, DARLINGTON	565 yd
Greggs Of Gosforth	Unit 1, 289 Yarm Road	642 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	255 Yarm Road, Darlington	642 yd
Lidl	Yarm Road, Darlington	642 yd
Aldi	255 Yarm Road, Darlington	642 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tommy Crooks Park Yarm Road	grass pitches	280 yd
Snap Fitness (Darlington) BARRINGTON WAY	health and fitness suite	749 yd
Mcmullen Road (Closed) McMullen Road	grass pitches	758 yd
Darlington Squash Club YARM ROAD	squash courts	765 yd
Heathfield Primary School THE BROADWAY	grass pitches	1,014 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	203.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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