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Darlington DL15 0 area guide

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Is Darlington DL15 0 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL15 0), recorded crime is 68% above the national average, homes sell for around £118,962 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 68% above average
A Schools100% 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
£118,962
from 179 sales
Population
10,630
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
449.8
per 1,000 · +68% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
5 primary · 1 secondary · 4/4 good+
Broadband
84%
gigabit-ready · 93% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Darlington DL15 0

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL15 0 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (12 of 5,290) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 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 DL15 0, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (49 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 DL15 0 (May 24–Apr 26, average 91/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 4,775

Owned 63% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL15 0.

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Darlington DL15 0: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL15 0 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL15 0?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL15 0 runs at 449.8 per 1,000 properties, 68% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL15 0 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL15 0 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL15 0 runs at 449.8 per 1,000 properties, 68% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL15 0?

Homes in Darlington DL15 0 sell for around £118,962 on average, based on 179 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL15 0 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL15 0 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (12 of 5,290) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL15 0?

There are 7 schools in Darlington DL15 0 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL15 0 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL15 0, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL15 0 a deprived area?

Darlington DL15 0 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).