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About

Stephenson ward is located in the northeastern part of Darlington, covering residential areas such as Red Hall and parts of Harrowgate Hill. The ward is named after George Stephenson, the pioneering railway engineer, reflecting Darlington's strong railway heritage. Housing in the area includes a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes, with some social housing estates.

The ward features local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including Red Hall Park. Public transport links provide connections to Darlington town centre and surrounding areas. Stephenson ward has a mix of green spaces and urban development, with a focus on community facilities and accessibility. The area is part of Darlington's broader efforts to balance housing growth with local infrastructure needs.

Area overview

On average Stephenson has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stephenson is £34,868 per year. There are 3 schools in Stephenson: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £135,000 in Stephenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £237,950.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£235,000
Flats5£67,500
Semi-Detached22£152,000
Terraced11£90,000

10 years price trend in Stephenson

All postcodes in Stephenson

DL11HP

John Williams Boulevard

DL11JE

Hundens Lane

DL12BL

Red Barnes Way

DL11EU

The Mead

DL11DU

Albert Hill & Red Hall

DL12LS

Barton Street

DL12NP

Allan Street

DL12JY

Alexander Street

DL12LH

Dorset Drive

DL12LJ

Cornwall Avenue

DL12PH

Arnold Road

DL11FJ

Pintail Close

DL11HT

Peel Street

DL11HZ

Marigold Court

DL12LG

Gloucester Place

DL12NG

Barton Street

DL12NH

Dodsworth Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.