What's the Darlington population and density?

Darlington population is 107,799 with density 545.9 per km².

What are house prices in Darlington?

Based on 1,487 recent sales, the median price is £170,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How safe is Darlington?

Crime level in Darlington is moderate with about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Darlington?

Average resident income is about £40,277 per year.

How many households are in Darlington?

There are 48,920 households in Darlington

How much social housing is near Darlington?

About 18.4% across the Darlington area.

What are prices by property type in Darlington?

Latest medians: Detached £280,000, Semi-detached £167,500, Terraced £117,750, Flats £96,000.

What home types are most common in Darlington?

Housing mix: semi-detached 39.1%, terraced 28.5%.

How deprived is Darlington?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 13739 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Darlington and how are they rated?

There are 48 schools in Darlington: 30 primary (1 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good)

England / North East / Darlington

About

Darlington is a market town and borough in County Durham, North East England. Located near the River Tees, it lies close to the A1(M) and has strong transport links, including a major railway station on the East Coast Main Line. The town is known for its railway heritage, being the terminus of the world's first passenger railway in 1825. Industrial history plays a key role in the area, with engineering and manufacturing remaining important sectors.

The district includes both urban and rural areas, with surrounding villages such as Hurworth and Middleton St George. Darlington’s town centre features a mix of historic architecture and modern developments, including the Victorian Covered Market and the Dolphin Centre leisure complex. The town serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding region, with retail parks and business parks contributing to the local economy. Green spaces like South Park provide recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Darlington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Darlington is £40,277 per year. There are 48 schools in Darlington: 30 primary (1 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

112

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

18.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Darlington Population

107,799

Population density

545.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 1,487 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Darlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £1,205,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	360	£280,000	£176,900	£230,000	£343,500	£520,000
Flats	107	£96,000	£61,650	£77,500	£129,975	£212,500
Semi-Detached	604	£167,500	£100,300	£138,000	£215,250	£320,000
Terraced	416	£117,750	£60,000	£85,713	£160,000	£312,500

10 years price trend in Darlington

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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