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Darlington DL17 9 area guide

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Is Darlington DL17 9 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL17 9), recorded crime is 38% below the national average, homes sell for around £99,655 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Darlington DL17 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL17 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (3 of 2,352) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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)

1995: £38,698 (41 sales)1996: £45,954 (26 sales)1997: £39,981 (45 sales)1998: £45,998 (45 sales)1999: £51,764 (59 sales)2000: £46,344 (50 sales)2001: £39,638 (70 sales)2002: £49,682 (116 sales)2003: £53,189 (112 sales)2004: £61,723 (112 sales)2005: £80,516 (85 sales)2006: £104,052 (95 sales)2007: £99,945 (125 sales)2008: £105,496 (53 sales)2009: £121,208 (48 sales)2010: £105,319 (40 sales)2011: £113,583 (62 sales)2012: £79,068 (22 sales)2013: £89,688 (62 sales)2014: £91,753 (58 sales)2015: £95,417 (61 sales)2016: £107,140 (74 sales)2017: £95,193 (68 sales)2018: £108,148 (62 sales)2019: £135,531 (61 sales)2020: £335,999 (69 sales)2021: £140,222 (84 sales)2022: £118,309 (92 sales)2023: £108,253 (65 sales)2024: £99,655 (115 sales)2025: £118,973 (71 sales)2026: £105,471 (17 sales) 2026: £105,471 (17 sales) — part year so far £335,999 £38,698 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL17 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 25 crimesJun 24: 34 crimesJul 24: 29 crimesAug 24: 18 crimesSep 24: 21 crimesOct 24: 35 crimesNov 24: 17 crimesDec 24: 30 crimesJan 25: 28 crimesFeb 25: 11 crimesMar 25: 28 crimesApr 25: 26 crimesJun 25: 25 crimesJul 25: 27 crimesAug 25: 20 crimesSep 25: 18 crimesOct 25: 15 crimesNov 25: 25 crimesDec 25: 16 crimesJan 26: 16 crimesFeb 26: 9 crimesMar 26: 21 crimesApr 26: 22 crimes Apr 26: 22 crimes 35 9 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL17 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 22/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
47
One-person households
37%
Households with children
23%
Households
3,581

Owned 58% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL17 9.

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Darlington DL17 9: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL17 9 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL17 9), recorded crime is 38% below the national average, homes sell for around £99,655 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL17 9?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL17 9 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 38% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL17 9 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL17 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL17 9 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 38% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL17 9?

Homes in Darlington DL17 9 sell for around £99,655 on average, based on 115 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL17 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL17 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (3 of 2,352) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL17 9?

There are 2 schools in Darlington DL17 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Darlington DL17 9 a deprived area?

Darlington DL17 9 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).