Central Buildings is in Staindrop, Darlington and in County Durham district. DL2 3JL 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 Central Buildings, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL2 3LZ, DL2 3NG, DL2 3JW, DL2 3PG, DL2 3PQ, DL2 3LR, DL2 3JN, DL2 3NA, DL2 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL2 3JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 48.4% | 54% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 46% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 25.7% | 29.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 47.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 10.3% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.3% | 15.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 14.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 43% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Buildings was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Barnard Castle East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Buildings has the 42nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East and the 549th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Central Buildings, Darlington, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-15 | £298,830 |
| 3 Central Buildings, Darlington, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-07-13 | £268,467 |
| Grange House Central Buildings, Darlington, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-02-20 | £248,616 |
| 3 Central Buildings, Darlington, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2000-10-19 | £395,408 |
| 3 Central Buildings, Darlington, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 1998-09-25 | £399,647 |
DL2 3JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DL2 3JL 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 3JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Black Swan Wynd , Staindrop DL2 3NL | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockfield Primary School Front Street , Cockfield DL13 5EN | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingleton CofE Primary School Manor Road , Ingleton DL2 3JE | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staindrop Academy Cleatlam Lane , Staindrop DL2 3JU | 2out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcroft School Highcroft , The Green DL13 5AG | - not rated | 3,898 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels | 2-3 Central Buildings | 4 yd | |
| The Country Teashop | 39 Front Street | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 42 South Green | 187 yd | |
| Staindrop Masonic Hall | 36 North Green | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staindrop Ce Primary School SWAN WYND | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Staindrop Academy CLEATLAM LANE | grass pitches | 718 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.