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About

Darlington sits in County Durham in North East England and forms a unitary borough centred on the market town of Darlington. The River Skerne cuts through the town and shapes the layout of the central streets and parks. Rail history is part of the area’s identity: the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825 as the first public railway to use steam locomotives, has strong ties to the town and to North Road station where a railway museum preserves engines and documents from that era.

Transport links include the East Coast Main Line at Darlington station and road connections such as the A1(M) nearby; Teesside International Airport lies close to Middleton St George, within the borough boundary. Local governance covers a mix of urban neighbourhoods and surrounding villages, with markets, industrial estates and greenbelt land. Community facilities range from civic buildings and arts venues in the town centre to sports grounds and walking routes along the river, reflecting how settlement patterns and transport infrastructure have shaped the district over two centuries.

Area overview

On average Darlington has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darlington is £47,138 per year. The median sale price in Darlington is £166,500 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £249,995. There are 38 schools in Darlington: 30 primary (1 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good). Darlington is home to around 107,799 people, with a population density of about 545.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darlington Population
107,799
Population density
545.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.48(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.98(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.99(+5%)
Shoplifting
10(-15%)
Public order
7.46(-9%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97,320
90.28%
Other White
3,525
3.27%
Indian
1,086
1.01%
Bangladeshi
759
0.7%
Other Asian
618
0.57%
Total population: 107,796

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
25,517
28.96%
No qualifications
16,972
19.26%
Level 3 (A level)
16,141
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12,733
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8,276
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 88,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
16,222
33.16%
Owns with a mortgage
14,474
29.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
9,035
18.47%
Social rents from council
5,112
10.45%
Other social rented
2,819
5.76%
Total households: 48,915

Property prices in Darlington

Median price: £166,500
Price per sq ft: £185
Sales (last 12 months): 1,379
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £250K

Based on 1,379 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 (about £185 per square foot) in Darlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,150 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached318£293,750£238
Semi-Detached570£167,750£187
Terraced396£120,000£135
Flats95£95,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darlington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,975£89,950£130,000£86,000
2017£215,000£123,500£135,000£84,000
2018£231,000£99,950£138,725£82,500
2019£250,000£110,000£135,500£88,000
2020£256,702£87,500£140,000£95,000
2021£272,000£90,000£150,000£100,500
2022£286,250£98,000£160,000£110,000
2023£280,000£94,000£160,000£108,500
2024£275,000£95,000£160,000£120,000
2025£294,995£95,000£170,000£126,500
2026£293,750£97,750£170,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darlington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£143£155£98
2017£187£166£153£98
2018£193£160£153£97
2019£200£160£151£103
2020£200£138£153£106
2021£215£135£167£116
2022£230£148£185£124
2023£236£147£183£126
2024£235£150£184£128
2025£239£152£192£145
2026£234£157£191£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darlington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.

Band A£1,663
Band B£1,940
Band C£2,217
Band D£2,494
Band E£3,048
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,988

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Members of Parliament for the constituencies covering Darlington.

Member of parliament

Lola McEvoy

Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Matt Vickers

Stockton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Darlington

Is Darlington safe?

Darlington records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Darlington?

Among the 20 wards of Darlington, Hummersknott has the lowest crime rate, with about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Darlington average is 79 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Darlington?

The median sale price in Darlington is £166,500 (about £185 per square foot) based on 1,379 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darlington?

Darlington has 30 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 25 Good) and 8 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 6 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Darlington?

Darlington scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darlington sits around rank 14,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Darlington?

The average household income in Darlington is around £47,138 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for Darlington?

Darlington spans 2 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Darlington: Lola McEvoy (Labour Party) and Stockton West: Matt Vickers (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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