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Haughton & Springfield

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About

Haughton & Springfield ward lies in the southern part of Darlington, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more modern developments. Its main thoroughfares connect it to the town centre and the wider road network, facilitating daily commutes. The ward contains several local shopping parades catering to everyday needs, alongside community facilities like schools and medical centres that serve its population.

A notable local landmark is the historic St. Andrew's Church in Haughton-le-Skerne, which dates back to the 12th century and anchors the older part of the ward. Large areas of open green space, including Springfield Park and the grounds of Longfield Academy, provide recreational areas for residents. The ward is also home to the Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, a significant educational institution for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Haughton & Springfield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haughton & Springfield is £39,663 per year. There are 4 schools in Haughton & Springfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Haughton & Springfield is home to around 6,311 people, with a population density of about 3,917.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haughton & Springfield Population
6,311
Population density
3,917.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.11(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.17(-16%)
Other theft
6.34(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-50%)
Public order
5.7(-35%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,926
94%
Other White
126
2%
Indian
42
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.44%
Other
28
0.44%
Total population: 6,304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,296
24.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,127
21.5%
Level 3 (A level)
941
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
767
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
977
34.56%
Owns with a mortgage
812
28.72%
Social rents from council
521
18.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
11.5%
Other social rented
134
4.74%
Total households: 2,827

Property prices in Haughton & Springfield

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £152,875 in Haughton & Springfield 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 & Springfield 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 & Springfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£227,500
Flats1£76,000
Semi-Detached33£150,000
Terraced20£132,500

10 years median price trend in Haughton & Springfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughton & Springfield.

All postcodes in Haughton & Springfield

DL12DP

Welbeck Avenue

DL12GB

Rymers Court

DL13EU

Monarch Green

DL12FR

Scira Court

DL12XN

Lincoln Court

DL13EY

Kingsway

DL12QJ

Belsay Walk

DL12XJ

Rochester Way

DL12DJ

Dunelm Walk

DL12QZ

Morpeth Avenue

DL12DE

Rose Lane

DL12BE

Kielder Drive

DL12DF

Haughton Green

DL12XF

Truro Close

DL13EX

Regal Drive

DL12FP

Deorna Court

DL12AR

Lyonette Road

DL12RQ

Nevada Gardens

DL12UZ

Brecon Side

DL12FN

Etal Close

DL12TY

Martindale Road

DL12AP

Salters Close

DL12AB

Salters Avenue

DL12DW

Welbeck Avenue

DL12RF

Boston Close

DL12AA

Salters Lane South

DL12AF

Salters Lane South

DL12DL

Dunelm Walk

DL12FX

Cottage Mews

DL12FH

Lammermuir Close

DL13ET

Kingsway

DL12DY

Feetham Avenue

DL12EB

St Andrews Close

DL12QA

Wylam Avenue

DL12TP

Riverside Way

DL12AE

Latimer Road

DL13ES

Kingsway

DL12QT

Gilsland Crescent

DL12RG

Idaho Gardens

DL12FE

Cheviot Court

DL12UY

St Albans Green

DL12AJ

Bamburgh Place

DL12QL

Belsay Walk

DL13HP

Whinfield Road

DL12HX

Beadnell Close

DL12TR

Cragwellside

DL12SD

Canterbury Grove

DL12TL

Wheeldale Close

DL12RZ

Stockton Road

DL12DN

Ramsey Walk

DL12FB

Wylam Avenue

DL12AT

Lyonette Road

DL12RB

Salters Lane South

DL12FG

Quantock Close

DL12RY

Stockton Road

DL12SB

Winchester Way

DL12XD

Newport Court

DL13EW

Thompson Street East

DL12AW

Salters Lane South

DL12XL

Bangor Grove

DL12DS

Welbeck Avenue

DL12XA

St Davids Green

DL12QU

Warkworth Way

DL12BD

Kielder Drive

DL12QN

Belford Gardens

DL12SQ

Ely Close

DL12FF

Hambleton Grove

DL12FQ

Mendip Grove

DL12TU

Littlebeck Drive

DL12BA

Daryngton Close

DL12DU

Gouldsmith Gardens

DL12YW

Colorado Grove

DL12AS

Lyonette Road

DL12FA

Wallington Drive

DL12XE

Southwell Green

DL12DT

Fryer Crescent

DL12TT

Martindale Road

DL12QF

Locomotive Street

DL12SG

Chichester Walk

DL12AU

Hardwick Close

DL12FY

Howick Close

DL12QP

Otterburn Close

DL12QD

Springfield Road

DL12TS

Mossbank Grove

DL12XB

Wells Close

DL12AQ

Hutton Avenue

DL12QG

Morpeth Avenue

DL12RD

Wylam Avenue

DL12RX

Stockton Road

DL12DX

Fryer Crescent

DL12QQ

Alnwick Place

DL12QR

Furness Street

DL12XW

Leicester Grove

DL12DD

Haughton Green

DL12QY

Morpeth Avenue

DL12RH

Nebraska Close

DL12UT

Winchester Way

DL12UX

Rochester Way

DL12AG

Littlebeck Drive

DL12AY

Nightingale Avenue

Data Sources

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