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About

Whinfield is a residential neighbourhood located in the northeast of Darlington. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes. It contains several local convenience shops and takeaways catering to daily needs.

The area is bordered by the East Coast Main Line to the west. A notable local feature is the Whinfield Allotments, a large community gardening space that provides a green focal point. The area is served by its own primary school and is adjacent to the grounds of Longfield Academy.

Area overview

On average Whinfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whinfield is £47,178 per year. There are 2 schools in Whinfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whinfield is home to around 5,425 people, with a population density of about 3,691.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whinfield Population
5,425
Population density
3,691.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.8(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.14(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.08(-49%)
Shoplifting
4.98(-59%)
Public order
3.32(-62%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,117
94.27%
Other White
112
2.06%
Chinese
30
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.55%
Indian
21
0.39%
Total population: 5,428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,204
26.17%
Level 3 (A level)
902
19.61%
No qualifications
817
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
673
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
448
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 4,600

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,138
45.96%
Owns with a mortgage
732
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
11.35%
Other social rented
161
6.5%
Social rents from council
112
4.52%
Total households: 2,476

Property prices in Whinfield

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Whinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whinfield 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 Whinfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£236,250
Flats2£71,500
Semi-Detached32£159,750
Terraced16£135,400

10 years median price trend in Whinfield

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

All postcodes in Whinfield

DL13SH

Turnpike Close

DL13HY

Troon Avenue

DL13PX

Arran Walk

DL13QG

Whinfield

DL13PL

Egton Way

DL13TE

Anstruther Drive

DL13PN

Kilmarnock Road

DL13HU

Portrush Close

DL13RF

Castlebay Court

DL13TS

Hamilton Drive

DL13TF

Crail Gardens

DL13TL

Muirkirk Grove

DL13HL

Clarendon Road

DL13QW

Inverary Close

DL13EZ

Earl Close

DL13HE

Barmpton Lane

DL13QF

Shetland Drive

DL13QT

Tayside

DL12RE

Baltimore Way

DL13PJ

Gleneagles Road

DL13TR

Chapelhope Close

DL13EN

Thompson Street East

DL13RE

Cromarty Close

DL13TT

Helmsdale Close

DL13HB

Barmpton Lane

DL13ER

Kingsway

DL13QU

Galloway

Data Sources

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