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Darlington DL5 7 area guide

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Is Darlington DL5 7 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL5 7), recorded crime is 143% above the national average, homes sell for around £136,050 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 DL5 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL5 7 is rated medium. Around 8.4% of properties (421 of 4,992) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 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: £51,082 (126 sales)1996: £52,660 (156 sales)1997: £57,493 (173 sales)1998: £51,204 (156 sales)1999: £52,289 (142 sales)2000: £55,778 (137 sales)2001: £52,991 (234 sales)2002: £57,982 (208 sales)2003: £67,878 (249 sales)2004: £82,054 (185 sales)2005: £96,812 (151 sales)2006: £106,233 (195 sales)2007: £102,917 (208 sales)2008: £96,727 (92 sales)2009: £109,662 (58 sales)2010: £99,870 (41 sales)2011: £98,158 (53 sales)2012: £92,930 (56 sales)2013: £93,484 (75 sales)2014: £100,174 (106 sales)2015: £95,304 (75 sales)2016: £102,180 (92 sales)2017: £92,987 (109 sales)2018: £100,348 (99 sales)2019: £104,136 (102 sales)2020: £129,585 (131 sales)2021: £138,696 (220 sales)2022: £143,714 (208 sales)2023: £111,045 (192 sales)2024: £136,050 (175 sales)2025: £131,534 (146 sales)2026: £126,681 (32 sales) 2026: £126,681 (32 sales) — part year so far £143,714 £51,082 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL5 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 146 crimesJun 24: 133 crimesJul 24: 142 crimesAug 24: 116 crimesSep 24: 101 crimesOct 24: 134 crimesNov 24: 110 crimesDec 24: 93 crimesJan 25: 124 crimesFeb 25: 97 crimesMar 25: 76 crimesApr 25: 80 crimesMay 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 83 crimesJul 25: 117 crimesAug 25: 110 crimesSep 25: 93 crimesOct 25: 103 crimesNov 25: 90 crimesDec 25: 80 crimesJan 26: 75 crimesFeb 26: 81 crimesMar 26: 105 crimesApr 26: 112 crimes Apr 26: 112 crimes 146 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL5 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 100/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
31%
Households with children
29%
Households
5,391

Owned 55% · Social rent 30% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL5 7.

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Darlington DL5 7: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL5 7 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL5 7), recorded crime is 143% above the national average, homes sell for around £136,050 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 DL5 7?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL5 7 runs at 651.2 per 1,000 properties, 143% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL5 7 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL5 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL5 7 runs at 651.2 per 1,000 properties, 143% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL5 7?

Homes in Darlington DL5 7 sell for around £136,050 on average, based on 175 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL5 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL5 7 is rated medium. Around 8.4% of properties (421 of 4,992) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL5 7?

There are 6 schools in Darlington DL5 7 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Darlington DL5 7 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL5 7, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Darlington DL5 7 a deprived area?

Darlington DL5 7 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).