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Haughton Le Skerne

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About

Haughton Le Skerne is a residential suburb situated to the north-east of Darlington town centre, bounded by the A66 and the East Coast Main Line. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities are centred along Haughton Road, which provides essential shops and services for the community.

The area is defined by the Skerne River, which flows through its western edge, giving the district its name. Haughton Green offers a significant open space for recreation. Historically a separate village, its absorption into Darlington is reflected in the presence of St. Andrew's Church, a medieval structure with later additions standing near the river.

Area overview

On average Haughton Le Skerne has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year. There are 2 schools in Haughton Le Skerne: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Haughton Le Skerne is home to around 5,549 people, with a population density of about 3,553.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haughton Le Skerne Population
5,549
Population density
3,553.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.95(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
20(-8%)
Public order
5.77(-30%)
Other theft
5.23(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-59%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,213
94%
Other White
118
2.13%
Indian
32
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.45%
Other
25
0.45%
Total population: 5,546

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,151
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
997
21.66%
Level 3 (A level)
826
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
458
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,604

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
802
32.44%
Owns with a mortgage
720
29.13%
Social rents from council
510
20.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
10.48%
Other social rented
133
5.38%
Total households: 2,472

Property prices in Haughton Le Skerne

Median price£153,500
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £175K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 (about £177 per square foot) in Haughton Le Skerne area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haughton Le Skerne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£210,000£217
Semi-Detached27£150,000£165
Terraced10£144,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haughton Le Skerne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughton Le Skerne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,000£110,000£106,500
2017£168,000£115,000£98,250
2018£157,000£118,000£84,000
2019£167,250£115,000£102,500
2020£165,000£128,000£101,500
2021£181,250£131,500£123,500
2022£205,000£138,000£130,000
2023£190,000£140,000£125,000
2024£223,000£143,000£130,000
2025£217,500£144,000£129,250
2026£150,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughton Le Skerne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haughton Le Skerne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£130£109
2017£193£130£141
2018£185£137£107
2019£174£132£126
2020£177£146£136
2021£185£154£153
2022£239£153£148
2023£214£170£159
2024£207£168£148
2025£197£171£179
2026£171£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haughton Le Skerne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haughton Le Skerne in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Haughton Le Skerne

Is Haughton Le Skerne safe?

Haughton Le Skerne records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Haughton Le Skerne?

The median sale price in Haughton Le Skerne is £153,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Haughton Le Skerne?

Haughton Le Skerne has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Haughton Le Skerne?

Haughton Le Skerne scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Haughton Le Skerne sits around rank 9,329 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 Haughton Le Skerne?

The average household income in Haughton Le Skerne is around £38,160 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Haughton Le Skerne

DL12ED

Blackett Road

DL12BE

Kielder Drive

DL12AB

Salters Avenue

DL12UZ

Brecon Side

DL12BA

Daryngton Close

DL13HP

Whinfield Road

DL12HX

Beadnell Close

DL12SG

Chichester Walk

DL12AJ

Bamburgh Place

DL12EA

Haughton Road

DL12QE

Springfield Road

DL12SD

Canterbury Grove

DL12QW

Ajax Street

DL12QZ

Morpeth Avenue

DL12XG

Guildford Close

DL12RX

Stockton Road

DL12GB

Rymers Court

DL12AH

Hutton Avenue

DL12DN

Ramsey Walk

DL12DS

Welbeck Avenue

DL12XB

Wells Close

DL12DJ

Dunelm Walk

DL12UU

Winchester Way

DL12DX

Fryer Crescent

DL12QH

Corbridge Crescent

DL12DG

Kennel Lane

DL12DR

Welbeck Avenue

DL12RY

Stockton Road

DL12AE

Latimer Road

DL12AZ

Wren Avenue

DL12AG

Littlebeck Drive

DL12UX

Rochester Way

DL12FF

Hambleton Grove

DL12QG

Morpeth Avenue

DL12FP

Deorna Court

DL12FU

Dunstan Grove

DL13PT

Shetland Drive

DL12QN

Belford Gardens

DL12AA

Salters Lane South

DL12BG

Riverside Way

DL12DL

Dunelm Walk

DL12AS

Lyonette Road

DL12RZ

Stockton Road

DL12SB

Winchester Way

DL12XJ

Rochester Way

DL12AX

Rockwell Avenue

DL12YN

Haughton & Springfield

DL12FE

Cheviot Court

DL12QJ

Belsay Walk

DL12EB

St Andrews Close

DL12DU

Gouldsmith Gardens

DL12BQ

Riverside Way

DL12TL

Wheeldale Close

DL12BL

Red Barnes Way

DL12TS

Mossbank Grove

DL12UT

Winchester Way

DL12FY

Howick Close

DL12DF

Haughton Green

DL12AT

Lyonette Road

DL12SQ

Ely Close

DL12SE

Exeter Drive

DL12AQ

Hutton Avenue

DL12QR

Furness Street

DL12FQ

Mendip Grove

DL12AW

Salters Lane South

DL12AD

Salters Lane South

DL12TN

Littlebeck Drive

DL13HS

Whinfield Road

DL12TZ

Ted Fletcher Court

DL12QX

Morpeth Avenue

DL12QT

Gilsland Crescent

DL12DW

Welbeck Avenue

DL12DQ

Welbeck Avenue

DL12TX

Inglewood Close

DL12DT

Fryer Crescent

DL12XW

Leicester Grove

DL12XA

St Davids Green

DL12XN

Lincoln Court

DL12FX

Cottage Mews

DL12QY

Morpeth Avenue

DL12SF

Norwich Grove

DL12QL

Belsay Walk

DL12AL

Springwell Terrace

DL12FR

Scira Court

DL12DH

Bishops Close

DL12XE

Southwell Green

DL12TY

Martindale Road

DL12TU

Littlebeck Drive

DL12TR

Cragwellside

DL12AU

Hardwick Close

DL12XF

Truro Close

DL12DD

Haughton Green

DL12AP

Salters Close

DL12QP

Otterburn Close

DL12AN

Salters Lane South

DL12DY

Feetham Avenue

DL12RA

Falstone Terrace

DL12UY

St Albans Green

DL12XL

Bangor Grove

DL12BB

Meldon Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.