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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 315 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
315
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
147.76(+282%)
Anti-social behaviour
112.28(+414%)
Shoplifting
74(+532%)
Public order
47.15(+476%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.18(+217%)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £846,000.

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
Semi-Detached23£285,000
Terraced23£305,000
Flats23£119,500
Detached11£358,000

10 years median price trend in College

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

All postcodes in College

DL38NF

Neville Road

DL39NZ

Aveley Mews

DL37TU

Mayfield

DL37UX

St Cuthberts Place

DL39NG

Thornbury Rise

DL37HA

Cleveland Terrace

DL38NJ

Danesmoor Crescent

DL37BD

Cleveland Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.