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Darlington DL12 9 area guide

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Is Darlington DL12 9 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL12 9), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £296,802 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 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 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 DL12 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL12 9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (47 of 3,545) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 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: £77,068 (28 sales)1996: £62,685 (33 sales)1997: £75,321 (54 sales)1998: £95,968 (42 sales)1999: £78,906 (37 sales)2000: £104,998 (59 sales)2001: £120,672 (36 sales)2002: £154,883 (53 sales)2003: £174,230 (50 sales)2004: £219,575 (41 sales)2005: £229,210 (26 sales)2006: £231,226 (31 sales)2007: £243,701 (41 sales)2008: £215,723 (20 sales)2009: £235,063 (27 sales)2010: £225,762 (21 sales)2011: £165,396 (24 sales)2012: £182,602 (22 sales)2013: £235,278 (39 sales)2014: £243,753 (38 sales)2015: £203,744 (43 sales)2016: £248,779 (68 sales)2017: £235,413 (72 sales)2018: £299,435 (76 sales)2019: £279,497 (75 sales)2020: £267,123 (71 sales)2021: £328,658 (92 sales)2022: £338,001 (66 sales)2023: £313,780 (57 sales)2024: £296,802 (64 sales)2025: £363,797 (69 sales)2026: £337,550 (10 sales) 2026: £337,550 (10 sales) — part year so far £363,797 £62,685 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL12 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (10 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 crimesSep 24: 1 crimesNov 24: 2 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesFeb 25: 1 crimesMar 25: 1 crimesApr 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 2 crimesSep 25: 3 crimesOct 25: 4 crimesNov 25: 3 crimesDec 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 2 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 4 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL12 9 (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
31%
Households with children
20%
Households
4,023

Owned 68% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL12 9.

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Darlington DL12 9: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL12 9 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL12 9), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £296,802 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL12 9?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL12 9 runs at 4.3 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL12 9 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL12 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL12 9 runs at 4.3 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL12 9?

Homes in Darlington DL12 9 sell for around £296,802 on average, based on 64 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL12 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL12 9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (47 of 3,545) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL12 9?

There are 2 schools in Darlington DL12 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL12 9 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL12 9, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL12 9 a deprived area?

Darlington DL12 9 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).