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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. 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 3 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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £550,000.

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
Terraced4£161,000
Semi-Detached21£295,000
Flats4£147,000
Detached24£385,000

10 years median price trend in Hummersknott

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

All postcodes in Hummersknott

DL38BH

Hillclose Avenue

DL38AW

Edinburgh Drive

DL38LG

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38RL

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38TF

Boathouse Lane

DL38RR

Hummersknott Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.