Postcode DL1 2XB is located in an urban city, within the Haughton & Springfield ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Haughton Le Skerne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Haughton Le Skerne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Haughton Le Skerne has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL1 2XB.
Haughton Le Skerne near DL1 2XB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Haughton & Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £225,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £142,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Haughton & Springfield
In the DL1 2XB postcode area, located within Haughton Le Skerne, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haughton Green Convenience Store | Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DD | Walking directions to Haughton Green Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | White Hart Crescent, Darlington, DL1 2SX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL1 2XB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.