Postcode sector · DL12 8

Darlington DL12 8 area guide

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Is Darlington DL12 8 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL12 8), recorded crime is 40% below the national average, homes sell for around £268,500 on average, there are 5 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 40% below average
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
£268,500
from 159 sales
Population
13,159
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
161.8
per 1,000 · -40% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
56%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Darlington DL12 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL12 8 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (40 of 5,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 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 DL12 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 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 DL12 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 37/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 52
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 21%
Households: 6,037

Owned 68% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL12 8.

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Darlington DL12 8: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL12 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL12 8?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL12 8 runs at 161.8 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL12 8 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL12 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL12 8 runs at 161.8 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL12 8?

Homes in Darlington DL12 8 sell for around £268,500 on average, based on 159 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL12 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL12 8 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (40 of 5,200) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL12 8?

There are 5 schools in Darlington DL12 8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL12 8 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL12 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL12 8 a deprived area?

Darlington DL12 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).