Darlington DL16 area guide
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Is Darlington DL16 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL16), recorded crime is 85% above the national average, homes sell for around £151,503 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 85% above average
- A Schools88% 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
£151,503
Population
27,338
Recorded crime
421.0
Schools
13
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Darlington DL16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL16 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (62 of 12,677) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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 DL16, 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 (100 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DL16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 230/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 12,337
Owned 64% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL16.
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Darlington DL16: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL16 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL16), recorded crime is 85% above the national average, homes sell for around £151,503 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Darlington DL16?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL16 runs at 421.0 per 1,000 properties, 85% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL16 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL16 runs at 421.0 per 1,000 properties, 85% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL16?
Homes in Darlington DL16 sell for around £151,503 on average, based on 462 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL16 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (62 of 12,677) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL16?
There are 13 schools in Darlington DL16 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL16 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL16, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL16 a deprived area?
Darlington DL16 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).