Easson Road is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL3 6BA is located in the Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Easson Road, Darlington, DL3 6BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL3 6AU, DL3 6AT, DL3 6BB, DL3 6AZ, DL3 6AX, DL3 6AS, DL3 6AA, DL3 6AY, DL3 6LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL3 6BA is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 46.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 53.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 46.9% | 39.8% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 44.2% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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% | 41.1% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 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.
In the area around DL3 6BA this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 28.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 16.5% | 18.5% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 17.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 80.3% | 66.1% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 69.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 17.2% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 70% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 32.6% | 6.5% | 26.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Easson Road was 94.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Easson Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in College and the 151st highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Easson Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-07-20 | £93,491 |
| 19 Easson Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-11-04 | £71,164 |
| 33 Easson Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £42,298 | 2018-01-29 | £57,100 |
| 27 Easson Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-11-23 | £73,869 |
| 27 Easson Road, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2008-06-06 | £60,747 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 2out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,282 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 | 1,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Heritage | 121 Gladstone Street, DARLINGTON | 274 yd | |
| Crusty's Cafe | 183 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 364 yd | |
| The Sweet Escape | 189 Northgate, North Lodge | 364 yd | |
| Bambudda | 67 Gladstone Street, DARLINGTON | 402 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | 206 Northgate, North Lodge | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Snooker Club | 1 Corporation Road, Darlington | 283 yd | |
| Darlington Junior Unionist Club | Kendrew Street, DARLINGTON | 384 yd | |
| Darlington Freemasons Hall | Archer Street, Darlington | 413 yd | |
| The Half Moon | 130 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 472 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 1 Archer Street | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Road Fisheries | 1 Bartlett Street, DARLINGTON | 149 yd | |
| Zinga Fried Chicken | 131 - 133 Gladstone Street, Darlington | 270 yd | |
| Little India | 129 Gladstone Street, Darlington | 273 yd | |
| Antoni's | 109 Gladstone Street, DARLINGTON | 274 yd | |
| Frydays | 125 Salisbury Terrace, DARLINGTON | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 111 yd | |
| B\& M Retail Ltd | 60 - 64 Northgate, DARLINGTON | 586 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, North Road Retail Park | 690 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 6, North Road Retail Park | 732 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 61 - 63 Duke Street, DARLINGTON | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Darlington) JOHN STREET | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| The Fitness Centre 100-102 100-102 BONDGATE | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Penthouse Fitness Suite BAINBRIDGE HOUSE BAINBRIDGE HOUSE SKINNERGATE | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Larchfield Sports Centre (Closed) Larchfield Street | 874 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Darlington) HAUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| The Dolphin Centre HORSE MARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club North Road | indoor bowls | 939 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.