Severn Way is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 5BA is located in the Park East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Severn Way, Darlington, DL1 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 5AU, DL1 5AY, DL1 5AT, DL1 5BB, DL1 5AZ, DL1 5AX, DL1 5AS, DL1 5AL, DL1 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 5BA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.2% 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 | 58.9% | 59.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 8.2% |
| Male | 41.1% | 40.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -8.2% |
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 5BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 32.4% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 8.8% | -7.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.8% | 46.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 5BA this area, 32.9% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 32.9% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 15.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 94.7% | 83.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 14.8% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 83.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.4% | 76.7% | -27.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Way was 155.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Park East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Severn Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Park East and the 87th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Severn Way, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2023-06-27 | £90,802 |
| 20 Severn Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2007-08-20 | £127,832 |
| 33 Severn Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2007-07-11 | £107,610 |
| 39 Severn Way, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2007-04-20 | £93,556 |
The percentage of student residents living in DL1 5BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ | 2out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,247 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 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 2,050 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 | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,472 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 | 1,210 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 | 3,383 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 4,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Cafe | Cafe, South Park | 776 yd | |
| Neasham Road Cafe | 153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 1,059 yd | |
| T/A Andrews Butchers | Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena | 1,083 yd | |
| DMP Arena Trading Ltd | Darlington Mowden Park RFC, Darlington Arena | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skerne Park Pub | Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens | 194 yd | |
| The Copper Beech | Neasham Road, DARLINGTON | 818 yd | |
| Blackwell Grange Golf Club Ltd | Stressholme Golf Centre, Snipe Lane | 888 yd | |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club | Neasham Road, Darlington | 926 yd | |
| Darlington Rugby Football Club Ltd | Darlington Rugby Football Club, Grange Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rio's Ltd | Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens | 194 yd | |
| Park Lane Fish & Chips | Park Lane Fisheries, 180 - 182 Park Lane | 450 yd | |
| King Do | 109 Park Lane, DARLINGTON | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Park SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK PARKSIDE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Darlington Rugby Football Club GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| The Treatment Room (Closed) The New Stadium The New Stadium Neasham Road | health and fitness suite | 1,084 yd |
| Northern Echo Arena DARLINGTON ARENA DARLINGTON ARENA NEASHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.