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About

Stephenson ward lies in the eastern part of Darlington, primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing types. The layout includes traditional terraced homes, post-war semis, and more modern developments, creating a varied streetscape. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads like Haughton Road and Neasham Road, which channel traffic through the area. The ward encompasses several local parks and green spaces, such as the grounds around Eastbourne Sports Complex, providing recreational spots for residents.

A notable local landmark is the historic Eastbourne Cemetery, which contains graves from the Victorian era and serves as a quiet, reflective space. The ward is also home to a concentration of educational facilities, including St. Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Haughton Academy. Daily life centres around several local parades of shops and services along Haughton Road, meeting most everyday needs. The area maintains a direct, functional connection to Darlington town centre via regular bus services along these main arterial routes.

Area overview

On average Stephenson has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 31.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stephenson is £40,434 per year. There are 2 schools in Stephenson: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stephenson is home to around 4,839 people, with a population density of about 2,719.2 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stephenson Population
4,839
Population density
2,719.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
123.79(+220%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.48(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.47(+246%)
Public order
22.53(+175%)
Shoplifting
18.39(+57%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,071
84.18%
Other White
324
6.7%
Indian
65
1.34%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
64
1.32%
Other Asian
62
1.28%
Total population: 4,836

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
983
26.21%
Level 4 qualifications or above
766
20.42%
Level 3 (A level)
706
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
532
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
394
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 3,751

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
564
25.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
463
20.71%
Owns outright
444
19.86%
Social rents from council
384
17.17%
Other social rented
328
14.67%
Total households: 2,236

Property prices in Stephenson

Median price£144,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£107K – £165K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stephenson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£200,000£205
Semi-Detached20£155,000£174
Terraced16£123,250£163
Flats5£75,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stephenson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stephenson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,995£71,750£131,995£63,500
2017£194,995£60,500£130,995£63,000
2018£196,995£52,500£129,995£72,000
2019£165,000£130,000£126,500£70,000
2020£202,473£61,000£126,000£77,500
2021£214,998£55,000£140,000£125,000
2022£220,000£62,000£154,995£139,995
2023£200,750£57,000£155,000£84,000
2024£235,000£62,500£150,000£90,000
2025£220,000£76,000£155,000£110,000
2026£200,000£70,000£155,000£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stephenson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stephenson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£101£158£80
2017£175£106£165£93
2018£181£91£156£110
2019£170£114£155£109
2020£175£90£151£95
2021£191£95£161£152
2022£212£117£185£185
2023£209£105£177£110
2024£202£109£175£125
2025£205£127£188£142
2026£200£141£169£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stephenson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stephenson in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Stephenson

Is Stephenson safe?

Stephenson records about 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stephenson?

The median sale price in Stephenson is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stephenson?

Stephenson has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stephenson?

Stephenson scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stephenson sits around rank 4,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Stephenson?

The average household income in Stephenson is around £40,434 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stephenson?

Stephenson is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ian G Haszeldine (Labour Party) and Mohammad Romalus Mahmud (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Stephenson

DL11LL

Arnold Road

DL11DZ

Yarm Road

DL11EX

The Mead

DL11AZ

Haughton Road

DL11DY

Brunel Way

DL11DU

Rennie Walk

DL12PH

Arnold Road

DL11HQ

Burnet Drive

DL12LZ

Nestfield Street

DL11HR

Peel Street

DL11FJ

Pintail Close

DL11PF

Haven Close

DL11LN

Bourne Avenue

DL11JA

Speedwell Close

DL11JH

Shelley Road

DL12EA

Haughton Road

DL11AU

Iris Grove

DL11HX

Larkspur Drive

DL12JY

Alexander Street

DL11JJ

Hundens Lane

DL12LX

St James Court

DL11HW

Graham Court

DL11PJ

Haven Gardens

DL11EB

Yarm Road

DL12UH

River View Industrial Estate

DL11HF

Roberts Walk

DL12LB

Haughton Road

DL12ED

Blackett Road

DL12LY

Grey Street

DL12BJ

Blackett Road

DL11JQ

Byron Road

DL11JL

Hundens Lane

DL11FS

Kingfisher Way

DL12NE

Killinghall Street

DL11FF

Lapwing Drive

DL12PN

Kirkby Close

DL12NH

Dodsworth Street

DL12LG

Gloucester Place

DL12LN

Barton Street

DL12PA

Alliance Industrial Estate

DL11JB

Hundens Lane

DL11JP

Haughton Road

DL11JE

Hundens Lane

DL12LS

Church Grove

DL11LD

Pond View

DL11HE

Symington Walk

DL11HT

Peel Street

DL11DR

Haughton Road

DL11FR

Skylark Close

DL11GT

Stephenson

DL12LE

Devonshire Road

DL11FU

Stephenson

DL11GL

Green Street

DL11HG

John Dixon Lane

DL12BL

Red Barnes Way

DL11BF

Green Street

DL12LU

Allan Street

DL12LP

Barton Street

DL12BH

Throstlenest Avenue

DL11LJ

Bourne Avenue

DL11HS

Stephenson

DL12NW

Nestfield Industrial Estate

DL11JG

Arnold Road

DL12LA

Westgarth Terrace

DL12ND

Prescott Street

DL11HZ

Marigold Court

DL12DA

Haughton Road

DL12RR

Red Barnes Way

DL11GS

Cyclamen Grove

DL12LH

Dorset Drive

DL12LL

Somerset Grove

DL11EE

Yarm Road

DL11FA

Stephenson

DL11HP

John Williams Boulevard

DL11HB

Trevithick Close

DL12JA

Blackett Road

DL12BP

Haughton Road

DL11DT

Hundens Lane

DL11HA

Telford Drive

DL12HL

Bowes Court

DL11EY

Dinsdale Crescent

DL12NJ

Dodsworth Street

DL12LF

Essex Way

DL11JF

Hundens Lane

DL12JF

Alexander Street

DL11GX

Meadowsweet Lane

DL12LJ

Cornwall Avenue

DL11EZ

Dinsdale Crescent

DL11LQ

Water Lily Drive

DL12GA

Mcmullen Road

DL11GR

Violet Grove

DL11DX

Brunel Way

DL12RL

Red Barnes Way

DL11LR

John Williams Boulevard

DL11GQ

Stephenson

DL12LD

Haughton Road

DL11PH

Hundens Lane

DL11AW

Sundew Court

DL11ED

Yarm Road

DL12NG

Dodsworth Street

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.