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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 42 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
Flats6£76,000
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.

Data Sources

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