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Darlington DL11 7 area guide

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Is Darlington DL11 7 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL11 7), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £497,850 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 5/10, 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 DL11 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL11 7 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (76 of 3,279) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 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: £84,779 (28 sales)1996: £86,364 (46 sales)1997: £101,331 (49 sales)1998: £90,059 (49 sales)1999: £138,850 (45 sales)2000: £117,767 (49 sales)2001: £149,694 (41 sales)2002: £161,367 (57 sales)2003: £222,441 (52 sales)2004: £246,476 (49 sales)2005: £266,043 (46 sales)2006: £342,933 (42 sales)2007: £365,977 (49 sales)2008: £287,058 (26 sales)2009: £332,326 (23 sales)2010: £365,485 (37 sales)2011: £312,468 (31 sales)2012: £256,636 (22 sales)2013: £261,017 (26 sales)2014: £289,225 (57 sales)2015: £281,654 (35 sales)2016: £385,143 (45 sales)2017: £310,248 (52 sales)2018: £467,620 (52 sales)2019: £427,571 (53 sales)2020: £343,070 (46 sales)2021: £371,649 (83 sales)2022: £464,081 (46 sales)2023: £424,759 (52 sales)2024: £497,850 (32 sales)2025: £508,313 (43 sales)2026: £451,500 (8 sales) 2026: £451,500 (8 sales) — part year so far £508,313 £84,779 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL11 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (8 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

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

Recorded crimes per month in DL11 7 (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
55
One-person households
27%
Households with children
19%
Households
3,459

Owned 70% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL11 7.

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Darlington DL11 7: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL11 7 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL11 7), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £497,850 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL11 7?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL11 7 runs at 8.3 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL11 7 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL11 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL11 7 runs at 8.3 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL11 7?

Homes in Darlington DL11 7 sell for around £497,850 on average, based on 32 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL11 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL11 7 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (76 of 3,279) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL11 7?

There are 2 schools in Darlington DL11 7 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL11 7 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL11 7, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL11 7 a deprived area?

Darlington DL11 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).