Darlington DL10 area guide
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Is Darlington DL10 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL10), recorded crime is 68% below the national average, homes sell for around £322,869 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 68% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£322,869
Population
31,037
Recorded crime
72.4
Schools
11
Broadband
67%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Darlington DL10
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL10 is rated high. Around 8.3% of properties (1,035 of 12,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 269 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 sold price in DL10, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (76 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DL10 (May 24–Apr 26, average 54/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 13,480
Owned 67% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL10.
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Darlington DL10: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL10 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL10), recorded crime is 68% below the national average, homes sell for around £322,869 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Darlington DL10?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL10 runs at 72.4 per 1,000 properties, 68% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL10 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL10 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL10 runs at 72.4 per 1,000 properties, 68% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL10?
Homes in Darlington DL10 sell for around £322,869 on average, based on 296 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL10 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL10 is rated high. Around 8.3% of properties (1,035 of 12,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 269 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL10?
There are 11 schools in Darlington DL10 (9 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL10 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL10, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL10 a deprived area?
Darlington DL10 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).