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About

College ward lies in the heart of Darlington, centred around the historic North Road area. It is primarily a residential district featuring a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. The ward is anchored by the Darlington College campus, which lends the area its name and contributes to its student population. This gives the local high streets a practical character, with shops and services catering to everyday needs.

The ward's notable landmark is the North Road Railway Museum, situated on the original Stockton and Darlington Railway route. The area is well-connected by the main railway station and major roads like North Road and Victoria Road. While largely residential, it includes several local parks and green spaces, such as the grounds near Eastbourne Sports Complex, providing recreational areas within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average College has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 304 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in College is £56,521 per year. There are 2 schools in College: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). College is home to around 4,284 people, with a population density of about 4,410.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
304
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

College Population
4,284
Population density
4,410.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
145.89(+256%)
Anti-social behaviour
110.64(+384%)
Shoplifting
70.49(+480%)
Public order
41.78(+376%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.08(+185%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,842
89.66%
Indian
116
2.71%
Other White
107
2.5%
Irish
30
0.7%
Other Asian
29
0.68%
Total population: 4,285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,798
50.04%
Level 3 (A level)
583
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
446
12.41%
No qualifications
332
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
228
6.35%
Total 16+ residents: 3,593

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
829
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
643
33.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
17.25%
Social rents from council
60
3.11%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.76%
Total households: 1,930

Property prices in College

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for College in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£335,000
Flats19£110,000
Semi-Detached23£285,000
Terraced21£310,000

10 years median price trend in College

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.

All postcodes in College

DL38HP

Elton Grove

DL37ST

Langholm Crescent

DL37BL

Vane Terrace

DL39NH

Milbank Road

DL39NW

Milbank Road

DL37AT

Vane Terrace

DL38HU

Elton Road

DL39NJ

Milbank Road

DL37SP

Uplands Road

DL37TD

Swinburne Road

DL39NR

Milbank Road

DL39PD

Pierremont Gardens

DL37SY

Fife Road

DL38LZ

Dale Road

DL39PE

Pierremont Gardens

DL38ND

Abbey Road

DL39TD

Carmel Road North

DL38NW

Spruce Grove

DL37AL

Vane Terrace

DL37BQ

Woodland Road

DL39NE

Thornbury Rise

DL37RD

Abbey Road

DL39ND

Woodland Road

DL38HZ

Neville Road

DL37AE

Glaisdale Court

DL38NQ

Neville Road

DL37HH

Fife Cove

DL37TB

Swinburne Road

DL37TU

Mayfield

DL37UX

St Cuthberts Place

DL39NX

Barlow Street

DL37BD

Cleveland Avenue

DL39PA

Pierremont Crescent

DL39PH

Heatherwood Grove

DL37BF

Trinity Road

DL37UU

Trinity Road

DL38NA

Elton Road

DL39NL

Milbank Road

DL37BA

Cleveland Avenue

DL37RB

Vane Terrace

DL38HT

Westbourne Grove

DL38LY

Milbank Crescent

DL37SJ

Stanhope Road South

DL39NQ

Woodland Road

DL38NE

Neville Road

DL38NL

Neville Road

DL37SX

Langholm Crescent

DL37SL

Uplands Road

DL38LS

Westbourne Grove

DL39NF

Highbury Road

DL38LT

Abbey Road

DL38RH

Carmel Road North

DL37AZ

Trinity Road

DL37FF

Scholars Park

DL38NF

Neville Road

DL39PJ

Heatherwood Grove

DL37FE

Scholars Park

DL37HA

Cleveland Terrace

DL37TA

Fife Road

DL39TG

Carmel Road North

DL37AU

Vane Terrace

DL37BG

Stonedale Crescent

DL38HL

Leconfield

DL38JB

Carmel Road North

DL39NZ

Aveley Mews

DL37AD

Glaisdale Court

DL39NG

Thornbury Rise

DL39PF

Milbank Court

DL39TB

Carmel Road North

DL37FD

Scholars Park

DL38HR

Cleveland Terrace

DL37BE

Cleveland Avenue

DL37SR

Burleigh Place

DL38NN

Abbey Road

DL39NT

Woodland Terrace

DL38NG

Clareville Road

DL38NJ

Danesmoor Crescent

DL39NS

Boyes Hill Grove

DL39TQ

Thornfield Road

DL37HG

Cleveland Avenue

DL37XB

Trinity Mews

DL38LU

Elton Road

DL38LX

Dale Road

DL39NU

Woodland Terrace

DL39PL

Heatherwood Grove

DL38NH

Breck Road

DL37SU

Langholm Crescent

DL37HF

Cleveland Avenue

DL37EA

Trinity Road

DL38HY

Neville Road

DL38NB

Elton Road

DL39NN

Milbank Road

DL37AS

Trinity Road

DL37AW

Claremont Villas

DL38HS

Elton Road

DL39PB

Pierremont Crescent

DL37SF

Stanhope Road South

DL39UB

The Woodlands

DL39PQ

Heatherwood Grove

DL37AR

Stanhope Road North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.