Darlington DL13 area guide
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Is Darlington DL13 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL13), recorded crime is 81% below the national average, homes sell for around £276,492 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 81% below average
- B Schools75% 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
£276,492
Population
23,929
Recorded crime
42.7
Schools
13
Broadband
26%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Darlington DL13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL13 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (852 of 12,898) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 307 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 DL13, 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 (51 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DL13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 34/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 11,051
Owned 71% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL13.
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Darlington DL13: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL13 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL13), recorded crime is 81% below the national average, homes sell for around £276,492 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Darlington DL13?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL13 runs at 42.7 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL13 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL13 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL13 runs at 42.7 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL13?
Homes in Darlington DL13 sell for around £276,492 on average, based on 244 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL13 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (852 of 12,898) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 307 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL13?
There are 13 schools in Darlington DL13 (11 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL13 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL13, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL13 a deprived area?
Darlington DL13 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).