Yarm Road is in Middleton St George, Darlington and in Darlington district. DL2 1GE is located in the Sadberge & Middleton St George electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yarm Road, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL2 1GD, DL2 1GB, DL2 1UR, DL2 1UT, DL2 1ER, DL2 1DQ, DL2 1UY, DL2 1NE, DL2 1UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL2 1GE is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 49.2% | 46.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 53.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DL2 1GE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 26.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 65.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 21.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66% | 61.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 41.4% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93% | 94% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarm Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Hurworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Yarm Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hurworth and the 101st lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House Yarm Road, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-02-13 | £353,860 |
| Beech House Yarm Road, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2008-05-09 | £320,743 |
| Beech House Yarm Road, Darlington, Darlington Detached, a newly built property | £190,000 | 2005-01-28 | £275,181 |
DL2 1GE 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George's Church of England Academy Neasham Road , Middleton St George DL2 1LD | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hall Primary School Headingley Crescent , DL1 2ST | 3out of 4 | 4,414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Harris Street , DL1 4NL | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School The Broadway , DL1 1EJ | 2out of 4 | 4,582 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 | 4,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 5,378 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Talk Indian Diner | 3 The Square, MIDDLETON ST GEORGE | 425 yd | |
| Caffe Italissimo | 12 Central Buildings, The Square | 430 yd | |
| Mj's | 15 Station Terrace, MIDDLETON ST GEORGE | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Havelock Arms | 7 The Square, MIDDLETON ST GEORGE | 425 yd | |
| Cricket And Social Club | Station Road, Middleton St. George | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chef | 2 The Square, MIDDLETON ST GEORGE | 425 yd | |
| Pizza Nareno | 3 Temple Buildings, The Square | 462 yd | |
| Lols Mobile Kitchen | 2 The Greenway, MIDDLETON ST GEORGE | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George Playing Field Station Road | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Middleton St George Cricket Club | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| St Georges Academy NEASHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 605 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.