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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 low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 20% 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 3 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
57
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
27.25(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.13(+6%)
Public order
6.18(-25%)
Other theft
6.02(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-53%)
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

Median price£152,750
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £175K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £152,750 (about £178 per square foot) in Haughton & Springfield 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 & Springfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£205,250£222
Semi-Detached33£150,000£171
Terraced14£137,500£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haughton & Springfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughton & Springfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,475£110,000£93,000
2017£169,500£115,000£97,000
2018£157,000£120,000£83,000
2019£167,000£115,000£94,000
2020£167,500£127,000£101,500
2021£181,250£132,000£115,000
2022£205,000£140,000£108,500
2023£190,000£146,750£120,000
2024£223,000£144,000£125,000
2025£217,500£143,000£132,500
2026—£150,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughton & Springfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haughton & Springfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£132£101
2017£201£131£133
2018£195£141£103
2019£179£137£114
2020£177£147£134
2021£185£162£145
2022£239£153£127
2023£214£177£154
2024£207£168£148
2025£197£178£166
2026—£181£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haughton & Springfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haughton & Springfield in the last year.

All postcodes in Haughton & Springfield

DL12QS

Hercules Street

DL12FE

Cheviot Court

DL12AY

Nightingale Avenue

DL12FX

Cottage Mews

DL12TR

Cragwellside

DL12SB

Winchester Way

DL12DZ

Fryer Crescent

DL12XA

St Davids Green

DL12UU

Winchester Way

DL12BB

Meldon Close

DL12YW

Colorado Grove

DL12SE

Exeter Drive

DL12RX

Stockton Road

DL12FF

Hambleton Grove

DL12TY

Martindale Road

DL12AX

Rockwell Avenue

DL12TN

Littlebeck Drive

DL12AT

Lyonette Road

DL12XJ

Rochester Way

DL12AP

Salters Close

DL12QU

Warkworth Way

DL13ES

Kingsway

DL12QL

Belsay Walk

DL13EU

Monarch Green

DL12AQ

Hutton Avenue

DL12QH

Corbridge Crescent

DL12DS

Welbeck Avenue

DL12FT

Danby Court

DL12RG

Idaho Gardens

DL12DW

Welbeck Avenue

DL12DD

Haughton Green

DL12DN

Ramsey Walk

DL12AS

Lyonette Road

DL12QQ

Alnwick Place

DL12FN

Etal Close

DL12FU

Dunstan Grove

DL12TL

Wheeldale Close

DL12RB

Salters Lane South

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.