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About

Whinfield ward lies on the eastern edge of Darlington, primarily characterised by residential housing estates developed in the latter half of the 20th century. The area is structured around several main roads, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Local amenities are focused on a central parade of shops serving the immediate community, alongside primary schools and recreational green spaces integrated within the neighbourhood layout.

The ward contains a significant amount of open land, including the grounds of the former Whinfield House. A notable feature is the presence of the 'Brick Train', a large public sculpture made of bricks situated near the A66, which reflects the town's railway heritage. This area is bordered by the River Tees to the north, providing a distinct natural boundary and areas for walking.

Area overview

On average Whinfield has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whinfield is £46,984 per year. There are 1 schools in Whinfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whinfield is home to around 3,837 people, with a population density of about 3,351.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whinfield Population
3,837
Population density
3,351.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.23(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.97(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(-22%)
Public order
6.25(-24%)
Shoplifting
5.99(-49%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,629
94.6%
Other White
74
1.93%
Chinese
30
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.63%
Other
14
0.36%
Total population: 3,836

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
851
26.03%
Level 3 (A level)
641
19.61%
No qualifications
585
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
457
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
319
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 3,269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
819
45.58%
Owns with a mortgage
498
27.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
10.57%
Other social rented
160
8.9%
Social rents from council
89
4.95%
Total households: 1,797

Property prices in Whinfield

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £233K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Whinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whinfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£231,250£240
Semi-Detached12£164,000£189
Terraced11£117,000£170
Flats2£71,500£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whinfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whinfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,000£112,500£100,000
2017£173,500£114,000£100,760
2018£186,750£130,000£106,000
2019£188,000£135,000£110,975
2020£192,750£117,500£98,000
2021£210,000£122,000£107,500
2022£232,500£136,250£106,050
2023£222,500£142,000£112,000
2024£250,000£160,650£105,000
2025£227,500£160,000£125,000
2026£250,000£200,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whinfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whinfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£135£149
2017£175£157£155
2018£167£167£157
2019£187£155£147
2020£186£157£125
2021£194£164£154
2022£228£186£140
2023£222£181£167
2024£214£184£134
2025£206£193£168
2026£276£189£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whinfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whinfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Whinfield

Is Whinfield safe?

Whinfield records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whinfield?

The median sale price in Whinfield is £190,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whinfield?

Whinfield has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whinfield?

Whinfield scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whinfield sits around rank 16,602 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Whinfield?

The average household income in Whinfield is around £46,984 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Whinfield?

Whinfield is represented by 2 elected councillors: Andy Keir (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jamie Bartch (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Whinfield

DL13PT

Shetland Drive

DL13QP

Dunrobin Close

DL13PF

Glamis Road

DL13RT

Shetland Drive

DL13HA

The Gatehouse

DL13HH

Barmpton Lane

DL13HZ

Walton Heath

DL13RF

Castlebay Court

DL13PU

Lismore Drive

DL13HG

Barmpton Lane

DL13PL

Egton Way

DL13PH

The Firs

DL13SQ

Millrace Close

DL13QY

Aberdeen Road

DL13SN

Rivergarth

DL13SE

Rivergarth

DL13RW

Stockton Road

DL13QL

Lorn Walk

DL13PB

Sparrow Hall Drive

DL13RR

Shetland Drive

DL13PX

Arran Walk

DL13HL

Clarendon Road

DL13SA

Chantilly Avenue

DL13QH

Taransay Walk

DL13HJ

Knightsbridge Avenue

DL13PD

Killin Road

DL13QE

Whinfield

DL13QG

Whinfield

DL13PJ

Gleneagles Road

DL13SG

Rivermead Avenue

DL13RD

Rossway

DL13PZ

Shetland Drive

DL13TH

Moray Close

DL13QX

Annandale

DL13QD

Tiree Gardens

DL13PR

Forfar Close

DL13RG

Stonehaven Way

DL13PS

Argyll Close

DL13RE

Cromarty Close

DL13QR

Fotheringhay Drive

DL13HU

Portrush Close

DL13GE

Savoy Court

DL13SP

Cloverdale

DL13PW

Kilmarnock Road

DL13QQ

Oronsay Walk

DL13QB

Skerries Walk

DL13HX

Alderwood Close

DL13RY

Peebles Close

DL13TQ

Beech Rise

DL13QZ

Perth Grove

DL13RX

Torrance Drive

DL13RH

Nairn Close

DL13SB

Sunningdale Green

DL13PY

Jura Drive

DL13SF

Tollgate Garth

DL13QT

Tayside

DL13HE

Barmpton Lane

DL13QU

Galloway

DL13PP

Moffat Close

DL13RJ

Caledonian Way

DL13HN

Jesmond Road

DL13QN

Drummond Close

DL13HF

Barmpton Lane

DL13RL

Braemar Court

DL13HT

Augusta Close

DL13RA

Kintyre Close

DL13PQ

Cullen Close

DL13TL

Muirkirk Grove

DL13QJ

Argyll Close

DL13QS

Caithness Way

DL13QF

Shetland Drive

DL13HY

Troon Avenue

DL13RZ

Herriot Court

DL13HR

Whinfield Road

DL13RQ

Elgin Court

DL13QA

Skerries Walk

DL13HQ

Beech Road

DL13SH

Turnpike Close

DL13HB

Barmpton Lane

DL13RN

Gordon Close

DL13HW

Whinfield Road

DL13PA

Sparrow Hall Drive

DL13RB

Shetland Drive

DL13PE

Balmoral Road

DL13PG

Atholl Close

DL13QW

Inverary Close

DL13SZ

Barmpton Mews

DL13PN

Kilmarnock Road

DL13HD

Harley Grove

DL13EP

Whinfield Road

DL13TJ

Carnoustie Grove

DL13SD

Gatehouse Close

DL13SJ

Rivergarth

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.