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Hummersknott

England / North East / Darlington / Hummersknott

About

Hummersknott is a residential area in the southwest of Darlington, known for its mix of housing and green spaces. The area features a range of properties, from mid-century semis to more modern developments, catering to families and professionals. Hummersknott Academy, a secondary school, serves as a focal point for the community.

The area is bordered by open fields and woodland, providing easy access to outdoor spaces like Hummersknott Park. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and sports facilities, offering convenience for residents. Transport links are straightforward, with major roads connecting to Darlington town centre and the A66.

Area overview

On average Hummersknott has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Hummersknott is £50,000 per year. There are 6 schools in Hummersknott: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

5.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hummersknott Population

9,145

Population density

1,807.4 per km²

Demographics

British

8,535

93.31%

Indian

147

1.61%

Other White

108

1.18%

Other Asian

0.54%

Other

0.52%

Total population: 9,147

Housing

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

1.6%

Total households: 4,064

Property prices in Hummersknott

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £625,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	44	£346,000	£225,000	£288,750	£426,750	£549,250
Flats	8	£146,500	£125,050	£132,250	£166,000	£465,400
Semi-Detached	73	£241,000	£190,600	£220,000	£295,000	£370,000
Terraced	5	£238,000	£146,200	£157,000	£254,000	£282,800

10 years price trend in Hummersknott

All postcodes in Hummersknott

DL38AP

Teesdale Avenue

DL38EJ

Briar Close

DL38LA

Barrett Road

DL38QR

Cypress Close

DL38SA

Hummersknott Avenue

DL39AP

Farndale Crescent

DL39XS

Carisbrooke Walk

DL15NR

Grange Road

DL38AT

Edinburgh Drive

DL39QX

Carleton Drive

DL38AZ

Edinburgh Drive

DL38BL

Dalkeith Close

DL38DZ

Glenfield Road

DL38JR

Baydale Road

DL38TF

Boathouse Lane

DL38AF

Stonehurst Drive

DL38AU

Edinburgh Drive

DL38DU

Draycote Crescent

DL38JS

Salutation Road

DL38JX

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38SL

Broadmeadows

DL39PS

Wilton Close

DL39TA

Carmel Road North

DL38BQ

Cramond Close

DL38DW

Carmel Road South

DL38QN

Blackwell

DL38SB

Treelands

DL38UQ

West Beck Grove

DL39BB

Westfield Drive

DL39PY

Claxton Avenue

DL38HF

Hartford Road

DL38AY

St Giles Close

DL38DN

Ayton Drive

DL38QU

Briar Walk

DL38RL

Abbey Road

DL38SR

Whitemeadows

DL39BL

Barnes Close

DL39BP

Barnes Close

DL39DG

Edgecombe Drive

DL39DN

Hall View Grove

DL39BQ

Staindrop Road

DL38QX

Briar Close

DL39PZ

Bushel Hill Court

DL39QJ

Fulthorpe Grove

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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