Postcode sector · DL14 8

Darlington DL14 8 area guide

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Is Darlington DL14 8 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL14 8), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £91,023 on average, there are 3 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 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 3% above average
C Schools67% 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
£91,023
from 330 sales
Population
15,874
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
276.5
per 1,000 · +3% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary · 2/3 good+
Broadband
83%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Darlington DL14 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL14 8 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (73 of 4,861) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 52 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 average (mean) sold price in DL14 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in DL14 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 7,167

Owned 63% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL14 8.

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Darlington DL14 8: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL14 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL14 8?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL14 8 runs at 276.5 per 1,000 properties, 3% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL14 8 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL14 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL14 8 runs at 276.5 per 1,000 properties, 3% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL14 8?

Homes in Darlington DL14 8 sell for around £91,023 on average, based on 330 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL14 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL14 8 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (73 of 4,861) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 52 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL14 8?

There are 3 schools in Darlington DL14 8 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL14 8 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL14 8, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL14 8 a deprived area?

Darlington DL14 8 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).