Darlington DL17 8 area guide
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Is Darlington DL17 8 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL17 8), recorded crime is 186% above the national average, homes sell for around £83,234 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 186% above average
- A Floodnone risk
- How we grade →
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
£83,234
Population
11,478
Recorded crime
765.9
Schools
5
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Darlington DL17 8
Darlington DL17 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,209 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 DL17 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (48 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 DL17 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 121/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 40%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 5,671
Owned 49% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL17 8.
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Darlington DL17 8: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL17 8 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL17 8), recorded crime is 186% above the national average, homes sell for around £83,234 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Darlington DL17 8?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL17 8 runs at 765.9 per 1,000 properties, 186% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL17 8 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL17 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL17 8 runs at 765.9 per 1,000 properties, 186% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL17 8?
Homes in Darlington DL17 8 sell for around £83,234 on average, based on 230 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL17 8 at risk of flooding?
Darlington DL17 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,209 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL17 8?
There are 5 schools in Darlington DL17 8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL17 8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL17 8, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL17 8 a deprived area?
Darlington DL17 8 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).