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Middleton & Hurworth

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Middleton & Hurworth Population

9,369

Population density

241.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,802

93.94%

Other White

167

1.78%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.59%

Indian

0.47%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.45%

Total population: 9,370

Economics

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

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

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 in Middleton & Hurworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,545 up to £1,205,000.

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 Middleton & Hurworth over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	3	£194,000	£91,400	£137,000	£252,000	£298,400
Semi-Detached	59	£200,000	£114,875	£175,998	£261,188	£452,500
Terraced	30	£164,250	£102,250	£122,500	£190,000	£368,750
Detached	66	£331,250	£219,995	£278,125	£389,988	£680,000

10 years median price trend in Middleton & Hurworth

All postcodes in Middleton & Hurworth

DL21BN

Belle Vue Terrace

DL21BW

Middleton Lane

DL21HL

The Crescent

DL21TN

Hawker Grove

DL22EY

Sycamore Close

DL21DY

Dinsdale Close

DL21EU

Yarm Road

DL21QE

Neasham Road

DL22BE

Appletree Close

DL21PJ

Neasham Hill

DL21AA

Middleton Lane

DL21HQ

Follet Close

DL21DD

Church Lane

DL21QL

Neasham Road

DL22AE

Coach Lane

DL22ES

Collyers Close

DL21NE

Woodlands Green

DL21GW

Acer Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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