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Harrowgate Hill

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About

Harrowgate Hill is a residential neighbourhood in Darlington, County Durham, lying to the east of the town centre. Streets climb away from the centre along Harrowgate Hill Road and surrounding lanes, reflecting the area's position on higher ground. Housing ranges from older terraces to mid- and late-20th-century estates, with pockets of private and council-built homes. The neighbourhood is anchored by Harrowgate Hill Primary School and a small parade of shops that serve day-to-day needs.

Local green spaces and playing fields provide places for sport and dog walking, and allotment plots sit close to the residential streets. Community groups and places of worship organise activities and occasional local events. Regular bus services connect Harrowgate Hill with Darlington town centre and the railway station, making travel for work, education or shopping straightforward. For larger retail, health and civic services residents usually travel into Darlington, a short trip from the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Harrowgate Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harrowgate Hill is £48,585 per year. There are 2 schools in Harrowgate Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harrowgate Hill is home to around 6,239 people, with a population density of about 3,028.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harrowgate Hill Population
6,239
Population density
3,028.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.32(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.15(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.98(-25%)
Shoplifting
4.01(-67%)
Other theft
3.37(-48%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,959
95.47%
Other White
72
1.15%
Indian
52
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.3%
Total population: 6,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,278
25.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,074
21.22%
No qualifications
856
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,082
40.24%
Owns with a mortgage
969
36.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
361
13.43%
Other social rented
110
4.09%
Social rents from council
77
2.86%
Total households: 2,689

Property prices in Harrowgate Hill

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Harrowgate Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £389,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harrowgate Hill 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 Harrowgate Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£288,495
Semi-Detached61£154,950
Terraced21£133,000

10 years median price trend in Harrowgate Hill

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

Data Sources

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