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Darlington DL14 7 area guide

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Is Darlington DL14 7 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL14 7), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £170,076 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 3 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).

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 DL14 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL14 7 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (35 of 3,622) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 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: £41,881 (89 sales)1996: £47,235 (101 sales)1997: £45,341 (114 sales)1998: £47,554 (99 sales)1999: £47,246 (121 sales)2000: £51,982 (103 sales)2001: £46,734 (106 sales)2002: £64,782 (163 sales)2003: £90,594 (185 sales)2004: £121,464 (190 sales)2005: £131,184 (126 sales)2006: £118,555 (183 sales)2007: £137,350 (167 sales)2008: £110,166 (82 sales)2009: £105,835 (60 sales)2010: £95,477 (51 sales)2011: £101,721 (45 sales)2012: £112,508 (52 sales)2013: £105,483 (59 sales)2014: £129,381 (87 sales)2015: £93,893 (94 sales)2016: £114,870 (105 sales)2017: £165,296 (125 sales)2018: £119,398 (136 sales)2019: £124,092 (140 sales)2020: £137,442 (105 sales)2021: £158,463 (156 sales)2022: £110,944 (156 sales)2023: £129,942 (119 sales)2024: £170,076 (142 sales)2025: £129,880 (130 sales)2026: £175,265 (32 sales) 2026: £175,265 (32 sales) — part year so far £175,265 £41,881 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL14 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 82 crimesJun 24: 69 crimesJul 24: 135 crimesAug 24: 100 crimesSep 24: 92 crimesOct 24: 101 crimesNov 24: 68 crimesDec 24: 67 crimesJan 25: 58 crimesFeb 25: 66 crimesMar 25: 78 crimesApr 25: 102 crimesJun 25: 56 crimesJul 25: 63 crimesAug 25: 91 crimesSep 25: 75 crimesOct 25: 68 crimesNov 25: 57 crimesDec 25: 70 crimesJan 26: 73 crimesFeb 26: 59 crimesMar 26: 70 crimesApr 26: 63 crimes Apr 26: 63 crimes 135 56 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL14 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 77/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
47
One-person households
36%
Households with children
24%
Households
4,003

Owned 67% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL14 7.

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Darlington DL14 7: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL14 7 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL14 7), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £170,076 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 3 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 7?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL14 7 runs at 357.9 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL14 7 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL14 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL14 7 runs at 357.9 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL14 7?

Homes in Darlington DL14 7 sell for around £170,076 on average, based on 142 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL14 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL14 7 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (35 of 3,622) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL14 7?

There are 4 schools in Darlington DL14 7 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL14 7 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL14 7, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL14 7 a deprived area?

Darlington DL14 7 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).