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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 230 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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
230
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
116.14(+184%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.62(+174%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.34(+195%)
Public order
22.73(+159%)
Other theft
13.43(+106%)
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

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stephenson 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 Stephenson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£227,500
Flats7£75,000
Semi-Detached19£157,000
Terraced11£100,000

10 years median price trend in Stephenson

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

All postcodes in Stephenson

DL11HN

Rocket Street

DL11PJ

Haven Gardens

DL12LU

Allan Street

DL11GX

Meadowsweet Lane

DL11JW

Vicarage Road

DL12JZ

Wolsingham Terrace

DL11AU

Iris Grove

DL11HB

Trevithick Close

DL11JG

Arnold Road

DL11EE

Yarm Road

DL11FU

Stephenson

DL11JH

Shelley Road

DL11LD

Pond View

DL11PH

Hundens Lane

DL11HQ

Burnet Drive

DL12JA

Blackett Road

DL12GA

Mcmullen Road

DL12NR

Allan Street

DL12NW

Nestfield Industrial Estate

DL12ED

Blackett Road

DL12LA

Westgarth Terrace

DL11QW

Barton Street

DL12FZ

Haughton Road

DL12ND

Prescott Street

DL11DZ

Yarm Road

DL11JB

Hundens Lane

DL11FF

Lapwing Drive

DL11JA

Speedwell Close

DL11JJ

Hundens Lane

DL12EA

Haughton Road

DL12LZ

Nestfield Street

DL11GL

Green Street

DL11LQ

Water Lily Drive

DL12LP

Barton Street

DL11HW

Graham Court

DL12RL

Red Barnes Way

DL12PN

Kirkby Close

DL11DT

Hundens Lane

DL11DX

Brunel Way

DL11HR

Peel Street

DL11JQ

Byron Road

DL11DY

Brunel Way

DL11JP

Haughton Road

DL12BH

Throstlenest Avenue

DL12LL

Somerset Grove

DL12NS

Dodsworth Street

DL12PA

Alliance Industrial Estate

DL12UH

River View Industrial Estate

DL11PF

Haven Close

DL11HX

Larkspur Drive

DL11JL

Hundens Lane

DL11AZ

Haughton Road

DL11EZ

Dinsdale Crescent

DL11HG

John Dixon Lane

DL12LQ

Sussex Way

DL11LR

John Williams Boulevard

DL11EB

Yarm Road

DL11GQ

Stephenson

DL11JF

Hundens Lane

DL11LJ

Bourne Avenue

DL11EY

Dinsdale Crescent

DL11LH

Haven Close

DL11LN

Bourne Avenue

DL12DA

Haughton Road

DL11HE

Symington Walk

DL12LB

Haughton Road

DL12LX

St James Court

DL11EX

The Mead

DL11GR

Violet Grove

DL12LY

Grey Street

DL11LL

Arnold Road

DL12BJ

Blackett Road

DL12JX

Haughton Road

DL12NE

Killinghall Street

DL12RR

Red Barnes Way

DL11BF

Green Street

DL12JF

Alexander Street

DL12BP

Haughton Road

DL12HL

Bowes Court

DL11FA

Stephenson

DL11FS

Kingfisher Way

DL11GS

Cyclamen Grove

DL12NL

Dodsworth Street

DL12JU

Cleveland Street

DL12LF

Essex Way

DL12LN

Barton Street

DL11AW

Sundew Court

DL11HA

Telford Drive

DL11QJ

Haughton Road

DL11HS

Stephenson

DL12LE

Devonshire Road

DL12NJ

Dodsworth Street

DL11GT

Stephenson

DL12LD

Haughton Road

DL11HP

John Williams Boulevard

DL11JE

Hundens Lane

DL11EA

Yarm Road

DL11FR

Skylark Close

DL11HF

Roberts Walk

DL11DR

Haughton Road

Data Sources

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