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Middleton & Hurworth

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About

The Middleton & Hurworth area sits in the south of Darlington, primarily characterised by residential development. It is bordered by the River Tees to the south and the A66(M) motorway to the north. The area includes suburban neighbourhoods, local schools, and several small retail parks serving daily needs.

A significant feature is the Croft Circuit, a historic motor racing venue located near the river. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and the wooded banks of the Tees, providing open spaces distinct from the more urban central areas of the town.

Area overview

On average Middleton & Hurworth has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middleton & Hurworth is £55,492 per year. There are 3 schools in Middleton & Hurworth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Middleton & Hurworth is home to around 9,369 people, with a population density of about 241.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middleton & Hurworth Population
9,369
Population density
241.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.14(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.14(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-45%)
Other theft
4.06(-32%)
Public order
4.06(-50%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,802
93.94%
Other White
167
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.59%
Indian
44
0.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
42
0.45%
Total population: 9,370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,905
37.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,387
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,077
14.03%
No qualifications
1,052
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,631
41.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,519
38.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
11.1%
Social rents from council
154
3.88%
Other social rented
142
3.58%
Total households: 3,972

Property prices in Middleton & Hurworth

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £320K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Middleton & Hurworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,551 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middleton & Hurworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached77£319,995£242
Semi-Detached49£198,000£222
Flats6£137,000£207
Terraced25£132,500£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middleton & Hurworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleton & Hurworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£144,000£177,000£121,500
2017£246,000£144,500£157,500£120,000
2018£266,000£276,250£171,000£120,000
2019£289,950£187,500£144,950£123,500
2020£297,995£104,250£176,000£137,000
2021£299,950£90,000£177,500£136,500
2022£344,950£115,000£200,000£160,000
2023£294,020£107,500£179,995£148,498
2024£282,498£255,000£179,995£160,000
2025£320,000£194,000£199,975£168,500
2026£313,000£80,000£202,500£128,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleton & Hurworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleton & Hurworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£184£163£161
2017£199£248£190£141
2018£209£306£199£139
2019£208£216£191£138
2020£211£121£194£177
2021£221£128£204£178
2022£236£139£209£187
2023£232£152£222£167
2024£240£261£229£192
2025£244£300£239£184
2026£228£114£219£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleton & Hurworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middleton & Hurworth 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.