Tillage Green is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL2 2GL is located in the Brinkburn & Faverdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tillage Green, Darlington, DL2 2GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL2 2GG, DL3 0GQ, DL2 2GZ, DL2 2GX, DL3 0GB, DL2 2HT, DL2 2FN, DL3 0GH, DL2 2FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL2 2GL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 46.5% | 35% | -11.5% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 39.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 58.3% | 49.7% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 36% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 37.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.1% | 89.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 89.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tillage Green was 319.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 266.3% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tillage Green has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 28th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Tillage Green, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2025-06-06 | £90,279 |
| 23 Tillage Green, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-01-08 | £117,255 |
| 37 Tillage Green, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2023-11-17 | £74,987 |
| 45 Tillage Green, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-01-26 | £81,016 |
| 36 Tillage Green, Darlington, Darlington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2022-08-23 | £92,247 |
DL2 2GL 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 | 153 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Leach Primary School Alderman Leach Drive , DL2 2GF | - not rated | 91 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive , DL2 2GF | 3out of 4 | 91 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Leach Junior School Leach Grove , DL3 0TW | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington School of Maths and Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington School of Maths & Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy of Sport Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | - not rated | 2,284 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 | 3,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,786 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,892 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Salters Lane School Glebe Road , DL1 3EB | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 24 yd | |
| Akbar The Great | 22 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Heifer That Travelled | John Fowler Way, DARLINGTON | 60 yd | |
| Darlington Quoit Club | Raby Terrace, Darlington | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands | 1A Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 24 yd | |
| China House | 61 Alverton Drive, DARLINGTON | 303 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 63 Alverton Drive, Darlington | 381 yd | |
| La Pizza | 82A Nickstream Lane, DARLINGTON | 777 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 56 Minors Crescent, DARLINGTON | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 10 Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 24 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 8 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 133 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | 7 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 200 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive | grass pitches | 68 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 30.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 30.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.