Postcode sector · DL16 6

Darlington DL16 6 area guide

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Is Darlington DL16 6 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL16 6), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £135,182 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 4% below 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
£135,182
from 196 sales
Population
15,295
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
257.0
per 1,000 · -4% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 0 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Darlington DL16 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL16 6 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (56 of 6,682) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 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 DL16 6, 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 DL16 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 67/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 43
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 6,962

Owned 63% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL16 6.

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Darlington DL16 6: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL16 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL16 6?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL16 6 runs at 257.0 per 1,000 properties, 4% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL16 6 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL16 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL16 6 runs at 257.0 per 1,000 properties, 4% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL16 6?

Homes in Darlington DL16 6 sell for around £135,182 on average, based on 196 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL16 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL16 6 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (56 of 6,682) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL16 6?

There are 6 schools in Darlington DL16 6 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL16 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL16 6, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL16 6 a deprived area?

Darlington DL16 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).