DL1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DL1 district covers Central Darlington & Pierremont, Albert Hill & Red Hall, Bank Top. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 14 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DL1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DL1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DL1
- Firthmoor Primary School · DL1 4RW · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 42% in England
- Gurney Pease Academy · DL1 2NG · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 29% in England
- Heathfield Primary School · DL1 1EJ · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 39% in England
- Northwood Primary School · DL1 2HF · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 27% in England
- Polam Hall School · DL1 5PA · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 34% in England
- Red Hall Primary School · DL1 2ST · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 2% in England
- Skerne Park Academy · DL1 5AJ · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 2% in England
- Springfield Academy · DL1 2AN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 46% in England
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School · DL1 3ES · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 33% in England
- St John's Church of England Academy · DL1 4UB · Outstanding (2022) · Top 32% in England
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School · DL1 4NL · Remains Good (2024) · Top 14% in England
- The Rydal Academy · DL1 4BH · Good (2022) · Bottom 3% in England
Secondary schools in DL1
- Haughton Academy · DL1 2AN · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 25% in England
- Polam Hall School · DL1 5PA · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 34% in England
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · DL1 1LL · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 20% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DL1
- Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club · DL1 1QU · Good (Ofsted)
- First Class Learning Darlington · DL1 5RF
- Broadway Daycare · DL1 1EJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Darlington College Childcare Centre · DL1 1DR · Good (Ofsted)
- Eastbourne Pre-School · DL1 1LJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Lingfields Limited · DL1 1RW · Good (Ofsted)
- Stagecoach Darlington Centre Stage · DL1 1LA
- Secret Garden Day Nursery · DL1 2DF · Good (Ofsted)
- Parkside Childcare · DL1 5TY · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Maidendale Nursery · DL1 4SU · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DL1
- Parkgate Surgery · DL1 5LW
- Neasham Road Surgery · DL1 4YL
- Whinfield Medical Practice · DL1 3RT
- Clifton Court Medical Practice · DL1 5JN
Neighbourhoods in DL1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DL1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Darlington & Pierremont | 25% | £113k | Very high | 10 min |
| Albert Hill & Red Hall | 16% | £146k | Very high | 13 min |
| Bank Top | 12% | £125k | Very high | 7 min |
| Whinfield | 9% | £190k | Average | 9 min |
| Haughton Le Skerne | 9% | £153k | Average | 7 min |
| Park East | 8% | £125k | Very high | 14 min |
| Firthmoor | 7% | £130k | High | 6 min |
| Rise Carr | 5% | £95k | Very high | 9 min |
| Harrowgate Hill | 5% | £156k | Average | 17 min |
| Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge | 4% | £250k | High | 20 min |
Questions
Where is the DL1 postcode?
DL1 covers 14 neighbourhoods in Central Darlington & Pierremont, Albert Hill & Red Hall, Bank Top, with 1,411 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DL1?
The typical home price across DL1's neighbourhoods is £125k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DL1?
13 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a DL1 postcode.
How long is the commute from DL1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: York 50 minutes; Newcastle 52 minutes.