Postcode sector · DL1 2

Darlington DL1 2 area guide

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Is Darlington DL1 2 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL1 2), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £153,625 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£153,625
from 154 sales
Population
17,914
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
379.3
per 1,000 · +42% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Darlington DL1 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL1 2 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (111 of 6,553) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL1 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DL1 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 104/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 40%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 8,507

Owned 50% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL1 2.

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Darlington DL1 2: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL1 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL1 2?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL1 2 runs at 379.3 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL1 2 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL1 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL1 2 runs at 379.3 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL1 2?

Homes in Darlington DL1 2 sell for around £153,625 on average, based on 154 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL1 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL1 2 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (111 of 6,553) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL1 2?

There are 6 schools in Darlington DL1 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Darlington DL1 2 a deprived area?

Darlington DL1 2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).