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Hummersknott

England / North East / Darlington / Hummersknott

About

Hummersknott is a residential ward located in the western part of Darlington, known for its mix of housing and green spaces. The area features a range of properties, from semi-detached homes to larger detached houses, catering to families and older residents. Hummersknott Academy, a prominent secondary school, serves the community, alongside several primary schools and local amenities like shops and pubs.

The ward includes open spaces such as Hummersknott Park, offering recreational areas for walking and sports. Nearby, the West Park and South Park provide additional green spaces for leisure. Transport links are convenient, with easy access to the A66 and Darlington town centre. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to the wider town.

Area overview

On average Hummersknott has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 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 of residents in Hummersknott is £50,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Hummersknott: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Hummersknott area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £625,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£325,000
Flats6£157,500
Semi-Detached22£267,500
Terraced4£197,500

10 years price trend in Hummersknott

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Data Sources

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