Scargill Court is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 4XJ is located in the Bank Top & Lascelles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scargill Court, Darlington, DL1 4XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 4UP, DL1 4UU, DL1 4UG, DL1 4UZ, DL1 4UT, DL1 4UL, DL1 4UF, DL1 4UH, DL1 4UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 4XJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 57.9% | 56.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 42.1% | 43.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 4XJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 39.6% | 48.3% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 26.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 15.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 37.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 22.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 4XJ this area, 32% 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 | 44.4% | 32% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 95.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 94.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scargill Court was 404.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.4% higher than the Bank Top & Lascelles average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Scargill Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bank Top & Lascelles and the 13th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Scargill Court, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-10-22 | £479,618 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Fenby Avenue , Lascelles Park DL1 4UB | 4out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 4,051 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 | 1,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,300 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 | 1,727 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 | 3,015 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 4,308 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doughlicious | 4 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 9 yd | |
| Neasham Road Cafe | 153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 512 yd | |
| Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church | Geneva Road, Darlington | 572 yd | |
| The Community Hub | Pavilion, Eastbourne Park | 591 yd | |
| Firthmoor Community Kitchen | Maidendale House, Burnside Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Copper Beech | Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 427 yd | |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club | Neasham Road, Darlington | 453 yd | |
| The New Bank Top | 8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 993 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 254 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty's | 2 Scargill Court, DARLINGTON | 7 yd | |
| Firthmoor Fisheries | 39 Westminster Road, Darlington | 455 yd | |
| Thirlmere Chippy | 3 Thirlmere Road, DARLINGTON | 463 yd | |
| Dragon Place | 6 Burnside Road, DARLINGTON | 504 yd | |
| Cafe Loco | 120 Neasham Road, Darlington | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 510 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 795 yd | |
| Iceland | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 980 yd | |
| Lidl | Yarm Road, Darlington | 980 yd | |
| Aldi | 255 Yarm Road, Darlington | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Echo Arena DARLINGTON ARENA DARLINGTON ARENA NEASHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| The Treatment Room (Closed) The New Stadium The New Stadium Neasham Road | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.