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Albert Hill & Red Hall

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About

Albert Hill and Red Hall sit a short distance east of Darlington town centre. The area is mainly residential, with rows of terraced houses and pockets of semi‑detached homes. Local shops, a community centre and a primary school provide day‑to‑day services, while churches and clubs run evening activities. Rear lanes and small yards are common, and many properties back on to narrow strips of grass or allotment plots that follow older field boundaries.

Public transport links connect the neighbourhood to Darlington station and the town centre; bus stops are on the main approach roads and many residents walk. Small parks and playing fields lie within easy reach, and a narrow green corridor tracing a former field boundary is still visible between two streets, a feature you can spot on older maps. The layout and short walking distances make the area practical for families and commuters seeking ready access to services in the town.

Area overview

On average Albert Hill & Red Hall has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Albert Hill & Red Hall is £41,273 per year. There are 5 schools in Albert Hill & Red Hall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Albert Hill & Red Hall is home to around 9,402 people, with a population density of about 2,288.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Albert Hill & Red Hall Population
9,402
Population density
2,288.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.29(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.82(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.85(+83%)
Shoplifting
13.83(+18%)
Public order
9.36(+14%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,238
87.61%
Other White
473
5.03%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
91
0.97%
Indian
86
0.91%
Other Asian
79
0.84%
Total population: 9,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,777
24.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,531
20.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,382
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 7,311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,143
27.8%
Owns outright
1,007
24.5%
Social rents from council
740
18%
Private landlord or letting agency
652
15.86%
Other social rented
455
11.07%
Total households: 4,111

Property prices in Albert Hill & Red Hall

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Albert Hill & Red Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Albert Hill & Red Hall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Albert Hill & Red Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£218,500£2,240
Flats6£72,500£1,367
Semi-Detached61£152,000£1,848
Terraced23£124,000£1,601

10 years median price trend in Albert Hill & Red Hall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Albert Hill & Red Hall.

All postcodes in Albert Hill & Red Hall

DL12LF

Essex Way

DL11JR

Haughton Road

DL12TG

Bisley Court

DL14YA

Kellaw Road

DL11YA

Banks Road

DL11JF

Hundens Lane

DL12TE

Anfield Court

DL12SJ

Ayresome Way

DL11AX

Lingfield Close

DL12UD

Kempton Court

DL12LS

Church Grove

DL11EN

The Causeway

DL12TA

Deepdale Way

DL11EQ

The Byway

DL12SZ

Bramall Lane

DL11JJ

Hundens Lane

DL12TD

Aintree Court

DL12DA

Haughton Road

DL12NA

Riverbank Trading Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.