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Darlington DL10 6 area guide

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Is Darlington DL10 6 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL10 6), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £622,178 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).

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

Flood risk in Darlington DL10 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL10 6 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (136 of 2,267) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 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)

1995: £79,743 (36 sales)1996: £83,275 (49 sales)1997: £85,272 (60 sales)1998: £82,819 (78 sales)1999: £103,575 (90 sales)2000: £108,232 (75 sales)2001: £106,262 (55 sales)2002: £118,435 (64 sales)2003: £164,033 (56 sales)2004: £222,011 (58 sales)2005: £213,036 (39 sales)2006: £201,030 (50 sales)2007: £293,609 (56 sales)2008: £245,746 (26 sales)2009: £272,152 (26 sales)2010: £256,511 (30 sales)2011: £269,740 (25 sales)2012: £252,772 (30 sales)2013: £280,164 (43 sales)2014: £245,772 (41 sales)2015: £231,464 (43 sales)2016: £240,823 (33 sales)2017: £362,656 (45 sales)2018: £305,774 (44 sales)2019: £297,144 (41 sales)2020: £310,980 (43 sales)2021: £370,605 (55 sales)2022: £390,582 (49 sales)2023: £373,139 (45 sales)2024: £622,178 (32 sales)2025: £373,818 (44 sales)2026: £422,600 (15 sales) 2026: £422,600 (15 sales) — part year so far £622,178 £79,743 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL10 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 1 crimesJun 24: 2 crimesJul 24: 5 crimesAug 24: 1 crimesOct 24: 3 crimesMay 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 1 crimesDec 25: 1 crimesJan 26: 3 crimesFeb 26: 1 crimesMar 26: 1 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 5 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL10 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
53
One-person households
26%
Households with children
22%
Households
4,284

Owned 74% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL10 6.

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Darlington DL10 6: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL10 6 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL10 6), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £622,178 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 6?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL10 6 runs at 4.9 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL10 6 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL10 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL10 6 runs at 4.9 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL10 6?

Homes in Darlington DL10 6 sell for around £622,178 on average, based on 32 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL10 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL10 6 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (136 of 2,267) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL10 6?

There are 3 schools in Darlington DL10 6 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL10 6 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL10 6, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL10 6 a deprived area?

Darlington DL10 6 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).