Postcode DL1 2TU is located in an urban city, within the Haughton & Springfield area of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Haughton Le Skerne area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year. The median sale price in Haughton & Springfield is £150,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £126,500 and £183,125. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Springfield Park.
Haughton Le Skerne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,079 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Haughton Le Skerne has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 260 ft away from DL1 2TU.
Haughton Le Skerne near DL1 2TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | North Road (Darlington) | N/A | Walking directions to North Road (Darlington) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Springfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Haughton & Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £217,500 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £142,250 | £171 |
| Terraced | 11 | £135,000 | £152 |
| Flats | 1 | £73,500 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152,475 | £110,000 | £93,000 |
| 2017 | £169,500 | £115,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | £157,000 | £120,000 | £83,000 |
| 2019 | £167,000 | £115,000 | £94,000 |
| 2020 | £167,500 | £127,000 | £101,500 |
| 2021 | £181,250 | £132,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £205,000 | £140,000 | £108,500 |
| 2023 | £190,000 | £146,750 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £223,000 | £144,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £210,000 | £143,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £244,000 | £146,250 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162 | £132 | £101 |
| 2017 | £201 | £131 | £133 |
| 2018 | £195 | £141 | £103 |
| 2019 | £179 | £137 | £114 |
| 2020 | £177 | £147 | £134 |
| 2021 | £185 | £162 | £145 |
| 2022 | £239 | £153 | £127 |
| 2023 | £214 | £177 | £154 |
| 2024 | £207 | £168 | £148 |
| 2025 | £198 | £178 | £162 |
| 2026 | £288 | £172 | £154 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL1 2TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | 59, Littlebeck Drive, Darlington, DL1 2TU | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 30, Cragwellside, Darlington, DL1 2TR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £154,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 20, Inglewood Close, Darlington, DL1 2TX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 11, Mossbank Grove, Darlington, DL1 2TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 123, Riverside Way, Darlington, DL1 2TP | Detached | Freehold | £208,000 |
In the DL1 2TU postcode area, located within Haughton Le Skerne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL1 2TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1 Springfield Road, Darlington, DL1 2QD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Thompson Street East, Darlington, DL1 3EW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nightingale Off Licence | 25 Nightingale Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2AY | Walking directions to Nightingale Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL1 2TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris McEwan
Haughton & Springfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Dawn Storr
Haughton & Springfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Wallis
Haughton & Springfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Lola McEvoy
Darlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL1 2TU records about 44 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. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around DL1 2TU in Haughton & Springfield is £150,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DL1 2TU, including Springfield Academy (Good), Beaumont Hill Academy (Good) and Haughton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL1 2TU is North Road (Darlington), about 1,262 m away.
DL1 2TU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,079 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Darlington covering DL1 2TU is Lola McEvoy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris McEwan (Labour Party), Dawn Storr (Labour Party) and Nick Wallis (Labour Party).