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About

Hummersknott is a residential district situated in the western part of Darlington. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. It serves as a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with several local schools and community facilities. The layout is defined by its proximity to the A66 road, which runs along its southern edge, providing a main transport route.

The area includes Hummersknott Park, a significant green space with playing fields and wooded areas that offer recreational space. Local services are concentrated along the main avenues, with shops and amenities catering to daily needs. The district's name is historically linked to the former Hummersknott Hall estate, with some older architectural elements still present in the landscape. It functions as a self-contained suburb with straightforward connections to Darlington town centre.

Area overview

On average Hummersknott has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hummersknott is £53,897 per year. There are 6 schools in Hummersknott: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hummersknott is home to around 9,145 people, with a population density of about 1,807.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hummersknott Population
9,145
Population density
1,807.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.4(-77%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.34(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.06(-74%)
Public order
2.19(-75%)
Shoplifting
1.97(-84%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,535
93.31%
Indian
147
1.61%
Other White
108
1.18%
Other Asian
49
0.54%
Other
48
0.52%
Total population: 9,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,221
41.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,226
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
13.41%
No qualifications
992
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
526
6.79%
Total 16+ residents: 7,746

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,261
55.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,293
31.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
230
5.66%
Other social rented
145
3.57%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.6%
Total households: 4,064

Property prices in Hummersknott

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hummersknott 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 Hummersknott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£347,000
Flats6£134,500
Semi-Detached59£265,000
Terraced7£165,000

10 years median price trend in Hummersknott

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hummersknott.

All postcodes in Hummersknott

DL38SA

Rowan Court

DL39AP

Farndale Crescent

DL38EH

Ravensgarth Drive

DL38RN

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38AP

Teesdale Avenue

DL38LA

Barrett Road

DL39XS

Yiewsley Drive

DL38JR

Baydale Road

DL39QX

Carleton Drive

DL15NR

Grange Road

DL38AT

Edinburgh Drive

DL38AZ

Holyrood Avenue

DL38BL

Tees Grange Avenue

DL38DZ

Glenfield Road

DL38TF

Boathouse Lane

DL38AU

Edinburgh Drive

DL38JS

Salutation Road

DL38SL

Clare Avenue

DL39TA

Carmel Road North

DL38AF

Stonehurst Drive

DL38DU

Ravensdale Road

DL38JX

Hummersknott Avenue

DL39PS

Wilton Drive

DL38BQ

Cramond Close

DL38DW

Carmel Road South

DL38QN

Carmel Road South

DL38SB

Treelands

DL38UQ

West Beck Grove

DL39BB

Westfield Drive

DL39PY

Claxton Avenue

DL38AY

St Giles Close

DL38DN

Ayton Drive

DL38HF

Hartford Road

DL39BL

Barnes Road

DL39BP

Barnes Close

DL39DG

Edgecombe Drive

DL38QU

Briar Walk

DL38RL

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38SR

Whitemeadows

DL39DN

Hall View Grove

DL39PZ

Claxton Avenue

DL38QX

Briar Close

DL39BQ

Boundary View

DL39QJ

Fulthorpe Grove

DL38FB

Park West

Data Sources

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