Darlington DL12 area guide
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Is Darlington DL12 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL12), recorded crime is 57% below the national average, homes sell for around £277,334 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 57% below average
- C Schools60% 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
£277,334
Population
19,267
Recorded crime
97.8
Schools
8
Broadband
71%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Darlington DL12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL12 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (165 of 11,753) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 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 DL12, 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 (37 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DL12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 63/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 8,839
Owned 68% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL12.
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Darlington DL12: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL12 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL12), recorded crime is 57% below the national average, homes sell for around £277,334 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Darlington DL12?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL12 runs at 97.8 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL12 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL12 runs at 97.8 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL12?
Homes in Darlington DL12 sell for around £277,334 on average, based on 262 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL12 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (165 of 11,753) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL12?
There are 8 schools in Darlington DL12 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL12 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL12, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL12 a deprived area?
Darlington DL12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).