Raisby Lane is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL2 2GQ is located in the Brinkburn & Faverdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raisby Lane, Darlington, DL2 2GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL2 2GA, DL2 2GT, DL2 2GD, DL2 2GE, DL2 2GB, DL2 2GN, DL3 0SU, DL3 0TD, DL2 2GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL2 2GQ, 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 Raisby Lane was 249.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.2% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Raisby Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 43rd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Raisby Lane, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2024-03-20 | £153,204 |
| 6 Raisby Lane, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-01-20 | £155,281 |
| 5 Raisby Lane, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2020-07-31 | £172,753 |
| 3 Raisby Lane, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-12-15 | £153,983 |
| 12 Raisby Lane, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-07-13 | £146,983 |
DL2 2GQ 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 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 3,367 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 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Newton Lane , DL3 9HE | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Prior Street , DL3 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Newton Lane , Cockerton DL3 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowden Junior School Conyers Avenue , DL3 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,726 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 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 3,987 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 | 2,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 3,412 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 | 3,421 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 | 1,533 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 3,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar The Great | 22 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 118 yd | |
| Cactus Kitchen | 4 Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 557 yd | |
| Angie's Kitchen | The Deacon, Cleasby View | 789 yd | |
| Tommy Tuckers | 12 Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 950 yd | |
| Robineau Cafe \& Patisserie | 27 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Quoit Club | Raby Terrace, Darlington | 118 yd | |
| The White Heifer That Travelled | John Fowler Way, DARLINGTON | 565 yd | |
| The Deacon | Cleasby View, DARLINGTON | 753 yd | |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Newton Lane, DARLINGTON | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Guys | 63 Alverton Drive, Darlington | 395 yd | |
| La Pizza | 82A Nickstream Lane, DARLINGTON | 433 yd | |
| China House | 61 Alverton Drive, DARLINGTON | 502 yd | |
| Cooplands | 1A Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 555 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 56 Minors Crescent, DARLINGTON | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 10 Tillage Green, DARLINGTON | 557 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 8 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 671 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer PLC | 7 Invention Row, DARLINGTON | 732 yd | |
| Co-op | 28 West Auckland Road, DARLINGTON | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Academy Alderman Leach Drive | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Keep Fit Darlington 1-3 LAKELAND ESTATES BUSINESS PARK 1-3 LAKELAND ESTATES BUSINESS PARK FAVERDALE NORTH | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Cockerton Cricket Club COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB COCKERTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON LANE | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Darlington Railway Athletic Sports And Social Club BRINKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.