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Darlington DL3 9 area guide

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Is Darlington DL3 9 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL3 9), recorded crime is 75% above the national average, homes sell for around £187,408 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£187,408
from 153 sales
Population
23,351
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
469.5
per 1,000 · +75% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
5 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Darlington DL3 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL3 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (7 of 5,062) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 DL3 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 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 DL3 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 101/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 38%
Households with children: 23%
Households: 11,150

Owned 63% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL3 9.

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Darlington DL3 9: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL3 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL3 9?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL3 9 runs at 469.5 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL3 9 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL3 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL3 9 runs at 469.5 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL3 9?

Homes in Darlington DL3 9 sell for around £187,408 on average, based on 153 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL3 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL3 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (7 of 5,062) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL3 9?

There are 7 schools in Darlington DL3 9 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Darlington DL3 9 a deprived area?

Darlington DL3 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).