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About

Hurworth ward lies on the southern edge of Darlington, bordering the River Tees which forms the boundary with North Yorkshire. The area encompasses several distinct settlements, including the large village of Hurworth itself, alongside Neasham and parts of Middleton St. George. The landscape is characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside, with farmland and the river's floodplain shaping the local geography.

The ward maintains a strong sense of its own history separate from the town centre, with a notable collection of Georgian and Victorian architecture in Hurworth village. Local community life often centres around the village green and traditional pubs. The area is also known for its connections to the mathematician William Emerson, who lived and is buried here, with his former home a recognisable landmark.

Area overview

On average Hurworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hurworth is £55,492 per year. There are 3 schools in Hurworth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hurworth is home to around 3,689 people, with a population density of about 134.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hurworth Population
3,689
Population density
134.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.31(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.26(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.95(-25%)
Public order
6.23(-29%)
Burglary
5.15(+3%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,501
94.96%
Other White
39
1.06%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
30
0.81%
Irish
19
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.41%
Total population: 3,687

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,187
38.56%
Level 3 (A level)
530
17.22%
No qualifications
437
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
13.39%
Apprenticeship
220
7.15%
Total 16+ residents: 3,078

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
769
47.44%
Owns with a mortgage
542
33.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
10.36%
Social rents from council
59
3.64%
Other social rented
45
2.78%
Total households: 1,621

Property prices in Hurworth

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Hurworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,545 up to £1,205,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hurworth 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 Hurworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£299,998
Semi-Detached40£184,995
Terraced13£210,000

10 years median price trend in Hurworth

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

Data Sources

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