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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

DL12DH

Bishops Close

DL12TN

Littlebeck Drive

DL12AH

Hutton Avenue

DL12FT

Danby Court

DL12AX

Rockwell Avenue

DL12DR

Welbeck Avenue

DL12QS

Hercules Street

DL12QE

Springfield Road

DL12QW

Ajax Street

DL12SF

Norwich Grove

DL12FU

Dunstan Grove

DL12DG

Kennel Lane

DL12BB

Meldon Close

DL12QH

Corbridge Crescent

DL12UU

Winchester Way

DL12XG

Guildford Close

DL12DQ

Welbeck Avenue

DL12AD

Salters Lane South

DL12FD

Cairngorm Drive

DL12RA

Falstone Terrace

DL12TX

Inglewood Close

DL12BQ

Riverside Way

DL13EZ

Earl Close

DL12BG

Riverside Way

DL12RE

Baltimore Way

DL12XQ

Mill Lane

DL12YN

Haughton & Springfield

DL12AN

Salters Lane South

DL12AZ

Wren Avenue

DL12QX

Morpeth Avenue

DL12SE

Exeter Drive

DL12AL

Springwell Terrace

DL13EN

Thompson Street East

DL12TZ

Ted Fletcher Court

DL12XH

Portsmouth Place

DL13HS

Whinfield Road

DL12DZ

Fryer Crescent

DL13ER

Kingsway

Data Sources

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