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Darlington DL13 5 area guide

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Is Darlington DL13 5 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL13 5), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £159,683 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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 DL13 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL13 5 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (32 of 2,563) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 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: £33,496 (38 sales)1996: £45,965 (49 sales)1997: £38,759 (43 sales)1998: £43,533 (52 sales)1999: £41,542 (49 sales)2000: £48,900 (59 sales)2001: £46,317 (88 sales)2002: £58,360 (86 sales)2003: £65,467 (79 sales)2004: £97,270 (65 sales)2005: £101,400 (73 sales)2006: £110,465 (78 sales)2007: £136,931 (64 sales)2008: £137,319 (45 sales)2009: £114,492 (26 sales)2010: £121,499 (35 sales)2011: £117,081 (31 sales)2012: £83,885 (26 sales)2013: £98,089 (36 sales)2014: £107,002 (47 sales)2015: £113,805 (57 sales)2016: £113,915 (48 sales)2017: £114,531 (47 sales)2018: £136,552 (57 sales)2019: £130,572 (58 sales)2020: £150,218 (40 sales)2021: £161,925 (63 sales)2022: £166,044 (67 sales)2023: £171,783 (46 sales)2024: £159,683 (49 sales)2025: £153,807 (65 sales)2026: £143,594 (16 sales) 2026: £143,594 (16 sales) — part year so far £171,783 £33,496 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL13 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 6 crimesJun 24: 8 crimesJul 24: 4 crimesAug 24: 8 crimesSep 24: 4 crimesOct 24: 2 crimesNov 24: 1 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesJan 25: 1 crimesFeb 25: 4 crimesMar 25: 4 crimesApr 25: 4 crimesJun 25: 4 crimesJul 25: 7 crimesAug 25: 6 crimesSep 25: 6 crimesOct 25: 3 crimesNov 25: 6 crimesDec 25: 12 crimesJan 26: 10 crimesFeb 26: 5 crimesMar 26: 8 crimesApr 26: 11 crimes Apr 26: 11 crimes 12 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL13 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
52
One-person households
33%
Households with children
21%
Households
3,239

Owned 68% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL13 5.

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Darlington DL13 5: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL13 5 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL13 5), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £159,683 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL13 5?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL13 5 runs at 59.1 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL13 5 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL13 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL13 5 runs at 59.1 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL13 5?

Homes in Darlington DL13 5 sell for around £159,683 on average, based on 49 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL13 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL13 5 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (32 of 2,563) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL13 5?

There are 4 schools in Darlington DL13 5 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Darlington DL13 5 a deprived area?

Darlington DL13 5 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).