Postcode sector · DL5 6

Darlington DL5 6 area guide

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Is Darlington DL5 6 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL5 6), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £278,665 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, 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.

Avg sold price
£278,665
from 59 sales
Population
11,718
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
41.7
per 1,000 · -84% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
20%
gigabit-ready · 93% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Darlington DL5 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL5 6 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (12 of 3,568) 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 DL5 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (11 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 DL5 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 8/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 49
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 4,906

Owned 73% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL5 6.

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Darlington DL5 6: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL5 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL5 6?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL5 6 runs at 41.7 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL5 6 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL5 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL5 6 runs at 41.7 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL5 6?

Homes in Darlington DL5 6 sell for around £278,665 on average, based on 59 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL5 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL5 6 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (12 of 3,568) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL5 6?

There are 6 schools in Darlington DL5 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Darlington DL5 6 a deprived area?

Darlington DL5 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).