North Eastern Terrace is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 5LL 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 North Eastern Terrace, Darlington, DL1 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 1RZ, DL1 1RX, DL1 1SF, DL1 5LF, DL1 5LH, DL1 1RS, DL1 1GA, DL1 5LJ, DL1 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL1 5LL is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 56% | 53.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 5LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 54.4% | 66.8% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 14.7% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.7% | 50.6% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 29.7% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 17.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 32.9% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.1% | 88.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 86.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Eastern Terrace was 485.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 647.6% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Eastern Terrace has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in College and the 9th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 193.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 North Eastern Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £48,750 | 2025-07-18 | £49,591 |
| 6 North Eastern Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-01-14 | £117,539 |
| 6 North Eastern Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2005-02-25 | £131,472 |
| 6 North Eastern Terrace, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2003-05-06 | £94,043 |
DL1 5LL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodmire Infants' School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodmire School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rydal Academy Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodmire Junior School Rydal Road , DL1 4BH | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 3out of 4 | 1,138 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Comprehensive School Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Community School Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Alternative Centre for Education McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 651 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge McMullen House , Yarm Road DL1 1ED | - not rated | 766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | 112 - 114 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 100 yd | |
| Daphnes Parkgate Cafe | 116 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 100 yd | |
| Darlo Chaii Kada | 90 Parkgate, Darlington | 153 yd | |
| Baanrai Thai Cafe And Restaurant | 94 - 96 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 154 yd | |
| Park Place Community Centre And Darlington Mission | Hall, 87 Park Place | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Parkgate | 55 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 82 - 86 Parkgate | 171 yd | |
| The Forum Music Centre | Borough Road, DARLINGTON | 200 yd | |
| The New Bank Top | 8 - 12 Yarm Road, DARLINGTON | 275 yd | |
| Dalesman | The Dalesman, 96 - 100 Victoria Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siciliano Pizzeria | 111 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 79 yd | |
| Meze | 113 Parkgate, Darlington | 79 yd | |
| Cuisine Marmaris | 106 - 108 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 100 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 118 Parkgate, DARLINGTON | 100 yd | |
| The Shawarma Shack | 1 Claytons Yard, Darlington | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Victoria Road, Darlington | 167 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 4, Neasham Road Retail Centre | 477 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 4 Clifton Road, DARLINGTON | 488 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 - 54 Cornmill Centre, DARLINGTON | 513 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Step 2 Fitness (Darlington) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Darlington Cricket Club SOUTH TERRACE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Quaker Sports Centre (Closed) Feethams Ground Feethams Ground South Terrace | 749 yd | |
| Darlington College CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK HAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 990 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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.