Victoria Road is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 5JG is located in the Park West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 5JA, DL1 5SF, DL1 5JQ, DL1 5LA, DL1 5JR, DL1 5JZ, DL1 5JX, DL1 5JW, DL1 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL1 5JG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 54.8% | 47.5% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 52.5% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 43.2% | 36.9% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 41.4% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 57.1% | 52.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5JG this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 6% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 21.8% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 50.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.6% | 92% | 5.4% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 88.1% | 90.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 91.4% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 367.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% higher than the Park East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Victoria Road has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Park East and the 17th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Victoria Road, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-09 | £125,143 |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Victoria Road, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £41,370,000 | 2019-07-17 | £48,486,399 |
| 78 Victoria Road, Darlington, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-10-16 | £91,859 |
| 70 Victoria Road, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-07-20 | £155,898 |
| 72 Victoria Road, Darlington, Darlington Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-03-25 | £161,630 |
DL1 5JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infants' School Cleveland Terrace , DL3 8JA | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,403 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 | 534 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Garden School Clow Beck Eco Centre , Croft On Tees DL2 2TF | - not rated | 4,606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estabulo | Unit 9, Feethams Leisure | 133 yd | |
| ISS Facilities Services Ltd | Feethams House, Feethams | 162 yd | |
| Bella Italia Darlington | Unit 1, Feethams Leisure | 166 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 2, Feethams Leisure | 166 yd | |
| Tomahawk Steakhouse Darlington | Unit 10, Feethams Leisure | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Cricket Club | South Terrace, Darlington | 142 yd | |
| The Woollen Mill | Unit 3, Feethams Leisure | 166 yd | |
| Dalesman | The Dalesman, 96 - 100 Victoria Road | 194 yd | |
| House Of Hop | 4B Houndgate, DARLINGTON | 286 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | 15 Horsemarket, DARLINGTON | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste | 89 Victoria Road, DARLINGTON | 157 yd | |
| China Star Takeaway | 107 Victoria Road, DARLINGTON | 157 yd | |
| Subway | Feethams Leisure, Feethams | 166 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 108 Victoria Road, DARLINGTON | 194 yd | |
| Hot Plate | 118 Victoria Road, Darlington | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 464 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 491 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 678 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 255 yd |
| Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace | 257 yd | |
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 586 yd | |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Polam Hall School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| South Park SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK PARKSIDE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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.