About DL1 3ES
DL1 3ES scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DL1 3ES is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,448 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 23 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE, about 10 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 10 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near DL1 3ES. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 29 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (4.5 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 6 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Asda, Iceland, Spar and others. The nearest is Morrisons Daily Darlington, about 8 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.5 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore DL1 3ES on NestScope.