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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 moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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
56
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
29.55(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.04(-30%)
Other theft
5.41(-17%)
Public order
5.23(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.23(-56%)
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

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Haughton Le Skerne area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haughton Le Skerne 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 Haughton Le Skerne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£227,500
Flats1£76,000
Semi-Detached25£150,000
Terraced14£132,500

10 years median price trend in Haughton Le Skerne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughton Le Skerne.

All postcodes in Haughton Le Skerne

DL12UU

Winchester Way

DL12XG

Guildford Close

DL12DQ

Welbeck Avenue

DL13EP

Whinfield Road

DL12AD

Salters Lane South

DL12FD

Cairngorm Drive

DL12RA

Falstone Terrace

DL12TX

Inglewood Close

DL12BQ

Riverside Way

DL12BG

Riverside Way

DL12XQ

Mill Lane

DL12YN

Haughton & Springfield

DL12AN

Salters Lane South

DL12AZ

Wren Avenue

DL12QX

Morpeth Avenue

DL12SE

Exeter Drive

DL12AL

Springwell Terrace

DL12TZ

Ted Fletcher Court

DL12XH

Portsmouth Place

DL13HS

Whinfield Road

DL12DZ

Fryer Crescent

Data Sources

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