Affluence in DL2 2ZH
How DL2 2ZH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge
- Council
- Darlington
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,827 (2024)
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How well off DL2 2ZH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DL2 2ZH area scores 7.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is crime (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Crime2.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Income7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Living environment10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
71.5% of adults in the DL2 2ZH area are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 14.7% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
43% of adults in the DL2 2ZH area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
40% of adults in the DL2 2ZH area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 8.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DL2 2ZH (Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge) (about 2,827 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.