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Darlington DL5 4 area guide

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Is Darlington DL5 4 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL5 4), recorded crime is 39% above the national average, homes sell for around £172,966 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 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).

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 DL5 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL5 4 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (94 of 5,078) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 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: £56,922 (132 sales)1996: £52,269 (128 sales)1997: £63,128 (191 sales)1998: £61,701 (211 sales)1999: £66,070 (220 sales)2000: £67,111 (215 sales)2001: £68,605 (237 sales)2002: £78,796 (264 sales)2003: £92,221 (305 sales)2004: £108,363 (175 sales)2005: £113,693 (133 sales)2006: £136,071 (236 sales)2007: £147,184 (244 sales)2008: £134,876 (96 sales)2009: £141,603 (99 sales)2010: £142,092 (101 sales)2011: £132,441 (107 sales)2012: £136,731 (99 sales)2013: £141,824 (99 sales)2014: £129,398 (138 sales)2015: £147,362 (205 sales)2016: £130,707 (190 sales)2017: £133,086 (231 sales)2018: £139,938 (226 sales)2019: £161,263 (210 sales)2020: £151,202 (148 sales)2021: £146,303 (177 sales)2022: £150,984 (177 sales)2023: £169,639 (160 sales)2024: £172,966 (158 sales)2025: £164,481 (182 sales)2026: £184,380 (38 sales) 2026: £184,380 (38 sales) — part year so far £184,380 £52,269 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL5 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 86 crimesJun 24: 63 crimesJul 24: 55 crimesAug 24: 78 crimesSep 24: 74 crimesOct 24: 64 crimesNov 24: 66 crimesDec 24: 67 crimesJan 25: 51 crimesFeb 25: 58 crimesMar 25: 76 crimesApr 25: 59 crimesJun 25: 75 crimesJul 25: 91 crimesAug 25: 57 crimesSep 25: 51 crimesOct 25: 55 crimesNov 25: 49 crimesDec 25: 50 crimesJan 26: 59 crimesFeb 26: 49 crimesMar 26: 95 crimesApr 26: 87 crimes Apr 26: 87 crimes 95 49 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL5 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 66/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
45
One-person households
31%
Households with children
26%
Households
5,705

Owned 66% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL5 4.

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Darlington DL5 4: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL5 4 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL5 4), recorded crime is 39% above the national average, homes sell for around £172,966 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 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).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL5 4?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL5 4 runs at 371.8 per 1,000 properties, 39% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL5 4 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL5 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL5 4 runs at 371.8 per 1,000 properties, 39% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL5 4?

Homes in Darlington DL5 4 sell for around £172,966 on average, based on 158 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL5 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL5 4 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (94 of 5,078) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL5 4?

There are 2 schools in Darlington DL5 4 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL5 4 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL5 4, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL5 4 a deprived area?

Darlington DL5 4 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).