Teeswater is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL2 2FW is located in the Brinkburn & Faverdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Teeswater, Darlington, DL2 2FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL2 2FG, DL2 2FL, DL2 2FD, DL2 2FF, DL2 2FJ, DL3 0DJ, DL2 2FP, DL2 2FH, DL2 2FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL2 2FW 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 | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 27.9% | 38.3% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 46.7% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 60.3% | 63.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 27.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 6.6% | -13.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 21.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 38.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.3% | 92% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 95.1% | 92.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Teeswater was 338.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.0% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Teeswater has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 23rd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 227.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Teeswater, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-12-14 | £231,518 |
| 7 Teeswater, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-05-30 | £275,420 |
| 14 Teeswater, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-05-07 | £233,199 |
| 10 Teeswater, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-05-29 | £327,367 |
| 14 Teeswater, Darlington, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2017-02-27 | £229,518 |
DL2 2FW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive , DL2 2GF | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,934 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 | 3,777 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 4,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Kitchen | 4 Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 486 yd | |
| Akbar The Great | 22 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 659 yd | |
| Angie's Kitchen | The Deacon, Cleasby View | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Heifer That Travelled | John Fowler Way, DARLINGTON | 525 yd | |
| Darlington Quoit Club | Raby Terrace, Darlington | 659 yd | |
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 56 Minors Crescent, DARLINGTON | 390 yd | |
| La Pizza | 82A Nickstream Lane, DARLINGTON | 470 yd | |
| Cooplands | 1A Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 487 yd | |
| China House | 61 Alverton Drive, DARLINGTON | 707 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 63 Alverton Drive, Darlington | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 10 Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 486 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 8 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 528 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | 7 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Wyvern Academy EGGLESTON VIEW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 902 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.