Park Crescent, Darlington, DL1 5EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 5EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	50%	50%	0.0%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50%	50%	0.0%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33.5%	32%	-1.5%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.2%	48.9%	5.7%	44.2%	4.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.9%	9.5%	0.6%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	11.4%	7.8%	-3.6%	6.1%	1.7%

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	41.8%	45.3%	3.5%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	35.7%	31.5%	-4.2%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	15%	15.6%	0.6%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	6.1%	6.5%	0.4%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 19.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.4%	17.7%	-7.7%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	10%	-1.9%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	14.3%	-1.8%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	8.7%	1.1%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	29.9%	18.9%	16.9%	13.0%
Degree or Similar	22%	19.5%	-2.5%	33.8%	-14.3%
Other	5.9%	0%	-5.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.6%	97.4%	1.8%	81.4%	16.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	93.5%	93.8%	0.3%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	4.1%	4%	-0.1%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	93.8%	0.6%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	2%	2.9%	0.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.4%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.9%	37.2%	3.7%
Christian	51.8%	46.2%	5.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Park Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Crescent was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Park East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Park Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Park East and the 170th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DL1 5EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Park Crescent are based on 123 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 Park Crescent, Darlington, DL1 5EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL1 5EF

Average Price
£122,830

Semi-Detached
£126,793

Terraced
£96,406

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Crescent

Average Price
£135,850

Semi-Detached
£135,389

Terraced
£131,105

Detached
£161,285

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Park Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£84,000	2025-05-01	£86,279
78 Park Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2025-01-29	£148,996
38 Park Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2024-12-20	£143,243
80 Park Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-01-04	£148,400
42 Park Crescent, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-06-24	£173,061

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL1 5EF

Employment

DL1 5EF 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	98
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Education	13
Information and communication	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP	- not rated	908 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	3out of 4	1,244 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY	4out of 4	1,876 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR	- not rated	2,066 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Nursery School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ	- not rated	2,091 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skerne Park Primary School Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ	- not rated	398 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ	2out of 4	398 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skerne Park Infants' School Parkside , DL1 5TB	- not rated	421 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skerne Park Junior School Ribble Drive , DL1 5TY	- not rated	652 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dodmire School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH	- not rated	801 yd	Community school	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	1,753 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Comprehensive School Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL	- not rated	1,753 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	- not rated	2,795 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW	- not rated	2,795 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR	3out of 4	3,217 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	1,658 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	1,658 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	1,876 yd	Further education	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	890 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA	- not rated	934 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darlington Alternative Centre for Education McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED	- not rated	1,304 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED	- not rated	1,379 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB	- not rated	2,097 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU	- not rated	2,650 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neasham Road Cafe	153 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	627 yd
South Park Cafe	Cafe, South Park	673 yd
Cafe Local	Bank Top Railway Station, Park Lane	762 yd
Park Place Community Centre And Darlington Mission	Hall, 87 Park Place	851 yd
Estabulo	Unit 9, Feethams Leisure	882 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cleveland Sports And Social Club	Neasham Road, Darlington	585 yd
Skerne Park Pub	Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens	624 yd
The Copper Beech	Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	657 yd
Dalesman	The Dalesman, 96 - 100 Victoria Road	721 yd
Darlington Cricket Club	South Terrace, Darlington	820 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Lane Fish & Chips	Park Lane Fisheries, 180 - 182 Park Lane	176 yd
King Do	109 Park Lane, DARLINGTON	200 yd
The Rio's Ltd	Skerne Park Hotel, Coleridge Gardens	624 yd
Cafe Loco	120 Neasham Road, Darlington	639 yd
Classic Pizza	106 Neasham Road, DARLINGTON	667 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON	595 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	Unit 3, Neasham Road Retail Centre	625 yd
Asda	Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre	674 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace		619 yd
First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD	health and fitness suite	697 yd
South Park SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK PARKSIDE	grass pitches	732 yd
Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE	grass pitches	815 yd
Polam Hall School GRANGE ROAD	grass pitches	888 yd
The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,048 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DL1 5EF