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Hummersknott

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 33 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hummersknott Population

3,701

Population density

1,308.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

13.24(-68%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.46(-59%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.59(-62%)

Public order

4.59(-48%)

Vehicle crime

3.51(-22%)

North East average

Demographics

British

3,437

92.84%

Indian

1.7%

Other White

1.4%

Other Asian

0.86%

Other

0.54%

Total population: 3,702

Economics

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

Owns outright

920

56.97%

Owns with a mortgage

474

29.35%

Other social rented

5.02%

Private landlord or letting agency

4.02%

Social rents from council

3.1%

Total households: 1,615

Property prices in Hummersknott

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£370,000	£251,800	£290,000	£425,000	£540,500
Flats	4	£142,500	£134,150	£134,750	£154,750	£166,150
Semi-Detached	20	£277,500	£219,250	£260,000	£332,500	£400,500
Terraced	5	£165,000	£146,200	£157,000	£217,500	£246,700

10 years median price trend in Hummersknott

All postcodes in Hummersknott

DL38BQ

Cramond Close

DL38SB

Treelands

DL38UQ

West Beck Grove

DL38AY

St Giles Close

DL38RL

Hummersknott Avenue

DL38SR

Whitemeadows

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail