POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DL2 1FL postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 24 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 10 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £295,000Based on 62 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 24 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 62 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
1 within 400mDL2 1FL links 1 transport stops within 400m and 17 within 800m. 1 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Community Centre (BCT) at about 396m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Dinsdale Rail Station at about 551m.
Local business
9 within 1200mDL2 1FL currently links 9 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 3 food and drink, 3 grocery, 2 nightlife. The closest mapped place is MJ's Cake Cafe at about 505m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,025 online job adverts observedDarlington local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,185 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DL2 1FL in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
24 nearby school rows24 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DL2 1FL. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 11DL2 1FL has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 11 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 144, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 49 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£295,000
Strong sample. Based on 62 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DL2 1FL, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1), fast food (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (2), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
MJ's Cake Cafe
Cafe at 15, Station Terrace, Darlington.
Grocery
Sainsbury's Local
Supermarket at Darlington.
Grocery
Hill News Londis (Londis)
Convenience at 5, The Square, Darlington.
Nightlife
The Havelock Arms (Stonegate)
Pub at 7, The Square, Darlington.
Health
Middleton Pharmacy
Pharmacy in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Golden Chef
Fast Food at 2, The Square, 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
Croft Church of England Primary School
Primary option in DL2 2SP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Primary option in DL2 3DR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Primary option in DL2 2LL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DL2 1FL 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 DL2 1FL.
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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 DL2 1FL 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 DL2 1FL.
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Ask vetted agents
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