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About

Hummersknott is a residential ward situated in the western part of Darlington. The area is characterised by post-war housing developments, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. It contains several local schools and shopping parades that serve the community's daily needs. The ward is bordered by green spaces, including the grounds of the former Hummersknott Hall.

A notable local landmark is the Hummersknott Academy, a large secondary school with a distinctive architectural presence. The area's layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets, contributing to its settled atmosphere. It is primarily a family-oriented neighbourhood, with good road links providing access to Darlington town centre and the surrounding region.

Area overview

On average Hummersknott has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 7.3% 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 2 schools in Hummersknott: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hummersknott is home to around 3,701 people, with a population density of about 1,308.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hummersknott Population
3,701
Population density
1,308.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.59(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.11(-63%)
Other theft
4.05(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-69%)
Vehicle crime
3.24(-21%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,437
92.84%
Indian
63
1.7%
Other White
52
1.4%
Other Asian
32
0.86%
Other
20
0.54%
Total population: 3,702

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,387
43.73%
Level 3 (A level)
481
15.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
409
12.89%
No qualifications
395
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
223
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 3,172

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
920
56.97%
Owns with a mortgage
474
29.35%
Other social rented
81
5.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
65
4.02%
Social rents from council
50
3.1%
Total households: 1,615

Property prices in Hummersknott

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £370K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hummersknott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£352,500£269
Semi-Detached19£289,950£260
Terraced3£217,500£170
Flats3£150,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hummersknott

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hummersknott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£146,000£210,000
2017£285,000£135,000£196,000£210,250
2018£346,500£122,500£225,000£247,500
2019£363,748£130,000£220,000£240,000
2020£304,000£131,250£210,000£197,000
2021£339,975£150,000£238,000£222,000
2022£354,000£152,000£240,000£279,250
2023£312,500£160,000£262,500
2024£355,000£163,750£243,000£236,500
2025£370,000£147,000£289,950£165,000
2026£338,000£280,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hummersknott.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hummersknott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£178£176
2017£214£202£180£143
2018£210£266£184£198
2019£229£160£186£159
2020£224£167£199£168
2021£226£177£205£191
2022£255£217£214£196
2023£229£196£223
2024£248£211£225£188
2025£251£212£245£170
2026£321£260£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hummersknott.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hummersknott in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hummersknott

Is Hummersknott safe?

Hummersknott records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hummersknott?

The median sale price in Hummersknott is £295,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hummersknott?

Hummersknott has 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hummersknott?

Hummersknott scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hummersknott sits around rank 29,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hummersknott?

The average household income in Hummersknott is around £53,897 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hummersknott?

Hummersknott is represented by 2 elected councillors: Kate Mammolotti (Green Party) and Thomas Julian Robinson (Green Party).

All postcodes in Hummersknott

DL38AH

Coniscliffe Road

DL38SL

Clare Avenue

DL38DD

Tees Grange Avenue

DL38UJ

Alwent Close

DL38SN

Ashtree Close

DL38RQ

Chilton Close

DL38JS

Salutation Road

DL38AS

Wycliffe Way

DL38RW

Treelands

DL38UN

Arncliffe Grove

DL38TA

Coniscliffe Road

DL38BP

West View

DL38AB

Woodburn Drive

DL38RN

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38JU

Baydale Road

DL38JN

Salutation Road

DL38BQ

Cramond Close

DL38SR

Whitemeadows

DL38LQ

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38RS

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38RT

Brompton Walk

DL38JY

Carroll Road

DL38LD

St Hild Close

DL38TU

Lauriston Close

DL38SB

Treelands

DL38LB

Barrett Road

DL38UA

Greyfriars Close

DL38TD

Coniscliffe Mews

DL38UG

Shawbrow View

DL38AN

Coniscliffe Road

DL38RZ

The Headlands

DL38AF

Stonehurst Drive

DL38RX

Carmel Road North

DL38JX

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38AJ

Coniscliffe Road

DL38RP

The Headlands

DL38AU

Edinburgh Drive

DL38BJ

Granton Close

DL38SE

Netherby Rise

DL38LA

Barrett Road

DL38BN

Dalkeith Close

DL38JZ

Bede Road

DL38JR

Baydale Road

DL38UW

Craigmiller Park

DL38UQ

West Beck Grove

DL38DB

Dalkeith Close

DL38BW

Copse Side

DL38AA

Coniscliffe Road

DL38SF

Hummersknott

DL38BG

Leith Road

DL38AG

Coniscliffe Road

DL38BE

Leith Road

DL38TG

Coniscliffe Road

DL39ST

Abbey Springs

DL38RY

Carmel Road North

DL38SW

Meadow Rise

DL38SD

Cardinal Gardens

DL38BA

Pentland Grove

DL38UD

Ettersgill Drive

DL38AL

Coniscliffe Road

DL38LF

Caedmon Crescent

DL38LE

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38AR

Edinburgh Drive

DL39PW

Nunnery Lane

DL39PN

Nunnery Lane

DL38EH

Ravensgarth Drive

DL38RU

Cannobie Close

DL38TT

St Ninians Close

DL39RE

Wilton Close

DL38SQ

Milbank Road

DL38AE

Stonecliffe Drive

DL38UL

Burneston Court

DL38SA

Rowan Court

DL38UE

Summerhouse Grove

DL38EN

St Clares Court

DL39QU

Nunnery Lane

DL38RJ

Carmel Road North

DL39RB

Hummersknott

DL38UF

Bedburn Drive

DL38JW

Salutation Road

DL39PS

Wilton Drive

DL38TE

Coniscliffe Road

DL38JT

Baydale Road

DL38LH

Pond Field Close

DL38BL

Tees Grange Avenue

DL38SP

Broadmeadows

DL38AX

Edinburgh Drive

DL38AT

Edinburgh Drive

DL38UZ

Coniscliffe Mews

DL38BB

Hanover Close

DL38AP

Teesdale Avenue

DL38UH

Halnaby Avenue

DL38TB

Coniscliffe Road

DL38AZ

Holyrood Avenue

DL38JP

Salutation Road

DL38AD

Coniscliffe Road

DL38AQ

Coniscliffe Road

DL38SJ

Clare Avenue

DL38BD

Edinburgh Drive

DL38AY

St Giles Close

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.