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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.

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.