Median sold price in DL1, last 5 years
£125,000
Strong sample. Based on 4,297 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Built from 826 matched postcode rows within the postcode area DL1, with best-fit area context in Darlington.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DL1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
DL1 currently groups 826 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Darlington. Aggregate median sold price reads at £125,000 across 4,297 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 90.8% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 20.1% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 28 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 826 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 20 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 90.8%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 28 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 826Live postcode rows grouped under DL1
- Median sold price in DL1, last 5 years £125,000Based on 4,297 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area DarlingtonUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 28 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in DL1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 4,297 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 90.8%Gigabit availability is 90.8%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.1%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 20.1% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Darlington in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
28 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 28 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
737 mapped stopsDarlington currently links 737 mapped transport stops, including 9 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside DL1.
Local business
Score 100/100Darlington currently links 671 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 213 food and drink, 142 personal services, 114 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with DL16 7GT, County Durham and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
DL1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
213 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (116), cafe (51), restaurant (46).
Amenity group
Personal services
142 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (105), beauty (37).
Amenity group
Grocery
114 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (74), supermarket (19), bakery (10).
Amenity group
Nightlife
80 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (61), bar (19).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
prefix match
DL16 7GT
DL16 7GT, County Durham
prefix match
DL14 9FH
DL14 9FH, County Durham
prefix match
DL16 7GU
DL16 7GU, County Durham
outcode match
DL1 1HQ
DL1 1HQ, Darlington
prefix match
DL16 7GQ
DL16 7GQ, County Durham
prefix match
DL12 8FL
DL12 8FL, County Durham
prefix match
DL16 7FX
DL16 7FX, County Durham
prefix match
DL17 8NG
DL17 8NG, County Durham
prefix match
DL17 0DY
DL17 0DY, County Durham
outcode match
DL1 3BP
DL1 3BP, Darlington
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Byers Green Primary School
Primary option in DL16 7PN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
King Street Primary School
Primary option in DL16 6RA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Primary option in DL16 7JB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DL16 7GT before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DL1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DL1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DL1.
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