Eden Lane is in Gainford, Darlington and in Teesdale district. DL2 3BG is located in the Barnard Castle East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eden Lane, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL2 3BE, DL2 3DB, DL2 3DE, DL2 3DD, DL2 3DF, DL2 3DX, DL2 3DA, DL2 3DH, DL2 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL2 3BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 51.8% | 53.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 3BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 28.7% | 29.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 53% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 48.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.2% | 19% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 32.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 96.6% | 97.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eden Lane was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Barnard Castle East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eden Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Eden Lane, Darlington, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-05-05 | £249,492 |
| Robins Court West Eden Lane, Darlington, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-16 | £236,084 |
| 5A Eden Lane, Darlington, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-04-13 | £280,041 |
| 3 Eden Lane, Darlington, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2012-07-05 | £210,283 |
| 3 Eden Lane, Darlington, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2011-10-19 | £219,156 |
DL2 3BG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL2 3BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool Low Road , Gainford DL2 3DR | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingleton CofE Primary School Manor Road , Ingleton DL2 3JE | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Eppleby Forcett Eppleby , DL11 7AY | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winstonberry | 16 High Green | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | 1 High Row | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie and Rachel's Plaice | 15 Main Road | 278 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gainford C Of E Primary School | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Gainford Village Hall The Hall The Hall | 675 yd | |
| Gainford And Langton Recreation Ground EDELSTON HOUSE WEST EDELSTON HOUSE WEST | grass pitches | 785 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 | 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 | 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.