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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.

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.