Darlington DL14 area guide
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Is Darlington DL14 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL14), recorded crime is 86% above the national average, homes sell for around £125,103 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (7 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
- E Safetycrime 86% above average
- C Schools64% 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
£125,103
Population
53,087
Recorded crime
423.8
Schools
26
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Darlington DL14
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL14 is rated high. Around 5.4% of properties (1,296 of 24,057) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 367 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 DL14, 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 (207 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DL14 (May 24–Apr 26, average 470/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 24,091
Owned 65% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL14.
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Darlington DL14: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL14 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL14), recorded crime is 86% above the national average, homes sell for around £125,103 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (7 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 DL14?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL14 runs at 423.8 per 1,000 properties, 86% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL14 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL14 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL14 runs at 423.8 per 1,000 properties, 86% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL14?
Homes in Darlington DL14 sell for around £125,103 on average, based on 949 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL14 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL14 is rated high. Around 5.4% of properties (1,296 of 24,057) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 367 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL14?
There are 26 schools in Darlington DL14 (19 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL14 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL14, 7 (64%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL14 a deprived area?
Darlington DL14 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).