Crossfield Close, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2EW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL2 2EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	50.2%	49%	-1.2%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	49.8%	51%	1.2%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

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 2EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.6% 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	14.6%	21.3%	6.7%	37.9%	-16.6%
Married: Opposite sex	69.5%	66.6%	-2.9%	44.2%	22.4%
Separated	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6.4%	6.6%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	7.3%	4.3%	-3.0%	6.1%	-1.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) 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	52%	65.4%	13.4%	48.4%	17.0%
Good health	38.3%	25.9%	-12.4%	33.6%	-7.7%
Fair health	6.5%	6.2%	-0.3%	12.7%	-6.5%
Bad health	2.9%	2%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

In the area around DL2 2EW this area, 7.2% 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 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.4%	7.2%	-2.2%	18.2%	-11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.2%	6.6%	-1.6%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	10%	-5.5%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	6.6%	-0.3%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	18.3%	2.4%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	39.5%	49.3%	9.8%	33.8%	15.5%
Other	4.7%	2%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.1%	-0.9%
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
White	99.6%	96.4%	-3.2%	81.4%	15.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	96.8%	97.1%	0.3%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.3%	0.5%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.1%	76.7%	14.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Crossfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossfield Close was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Hurworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Crossfield Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hurworth and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DL2 2EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Crossfield Close are based on 3 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 Crossfield Close, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL2 2EW

Average Price
£319,410

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£319,410

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crossfield Close

Average Price
£354,485

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£354,485

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crossfield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Crossfield Close, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-02-28	£410,994
1 Crossfield Close, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£203,000	2017-01-06	£266,068
3 Crossfield Close, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	1998-11-27	£386,393

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL2 2EW

Employment

DL2 2EW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	147
Retired	102
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	12
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG	2out of 4	4,625 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY	4out of 4	5,383 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurworth Primary School Westfield Drive , Hurworth DL2 2ET	3out of 4	216 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Croft Church of England Primary School South Parade , Croft-on-Tees DL2 2SP	4out of 4	2,446 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Firthmoor Primary School Ingleby Moor Crescent , DL1 4RW	3out of 4	3,196 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skerne Park Academy Coleridge Gardens , DL1 5AJ	2out of 4	3,261 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	3,304 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurworth School Croft Road , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2JG	4out of 4	1,022 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL	2out of 4	4,469 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR	- not rated	5,063 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU	- not rated	5,123 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	2out of 4	4,248 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurworth House School Westfield Drive , Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2AD	- not rated	357 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	3,153 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Mustard Tree	4 West End, HURWORTH		540 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bay Horse	45 The Green, HURWORTH	344 yd
The Otter And Fish	1 Strait Lane, Hurworth	487 yd
Emerson Arms	32 Church Row, HURWORTH	494 yd
Hurworth Community Association	Hurworth Grange Community Centre, Hurworth Road	1,062 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hurworth Fisheries	12 Church Row, HURWORTH		494 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Priory Hurworth House Playing Fields Crossfield Close	grass pitches	136 yd
Priory Hurworth House Westfield Drive		269 yd
Hurworth Grange Community Centre HURWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	1,073 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%

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