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About

College Ward in Darlington is a residential area located near the town center, known for its mix of housing and proximity to local amenities. The ward includes a range of properties, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to different lifestyles. It is home to Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, a key educational institution in the region.

The area benefits from good transport links, with Darlington railway station nearby, providing easy access to other parts of the North East and beyond. Green spaces like South Park offer recreational opportunities, while local shops and cafes serve the community. College Ward balances urban convenience with a quieter residential feel.

Area overview

On average College has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 294 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 of residents in College is £53,219 per year. There are 2 schools in College: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
294
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 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
Flats21£115,000
Semi-Detached26£283,500
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

DL37EB

College & Park West

DL37SZ

Uplands Road

DL38LR

Abbey Road

DL37UA

Woodland Road

DL37SQ

Stanhope Road South

DL37RA

Abbey Road

DL37AP

Stanhope Road North

DL39NP

Milbank Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.