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Darlington DL6 3 area guide

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Is Darlington DL6 3 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL6 3), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £425,619 on average, there is 1 school 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 6/10, 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 DL6 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL6 3 is rated high. Around 8.6% of properties (248 of 2,899) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 164 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: £86,143 (29 sales)1996: £87,515 (40 sales)1997: £98,665 (58 sales)1998: £120,168 (47 sales)1999: £111,662 (41 sales)2000: £123,675 (53 sales)2001: £141,045 (60 sales)2002: £165,789 (62 sales)2003: £224,248 (46 sales)2004: £266,210 (48 sales)2005: £287,850 (47 sales)2006: £316,999 (62 sales)2007: £304,247 (35 sales)2008: £318,964 (28 sales)2009: £287,909 (23 sales)2010: £304,587 (23 sales)2011: £294,587 (18 sales)2012: £315,405 (21 sales)2013: £294,897 (43 sales)2014: £287,478 (54 sales)2015: £298,062 (36 sales)2016: £276,175 (32 sales)2017: £325,650 (35 sales)2018: £344,382 (47 sales)2019: £479,056 (49 sales)2020: £373,209 (36 sales)2021: £436,869 (74 sales)2022: £510,757 (34 sales)2023: £585,637 (25 sales)2024: £425,619 (49 sales)2025: £427,322 (34 sales)2026: £462,342 (8 sales) 2026: £462,342 (8 sales) — part year so far £585,637 £86,143 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL6 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (8 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jun 24: 7 crimesJul 24: 4 crimesAug 24: 1 crimesSep 24: 4 crimesOct 24: 5 crimesMar 25: 2 crimesApr 25: 3 crimesMay 25: 2 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 2 crimesAug 25: 2 crimesSep 25: 3 crimesOct 25: 3 crimesNov 25: 4 crimesDec 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 1 crimesFeb 26: 1 crimesMar 26: 4 crimesApr 26: 7 crimes Apr 26: 7 crimes 7 1 Jun 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL6 3 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
52
One-person households
28%
Households with children
22%
Households
8,103

Owned 69% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL6 3.

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Darlington DL6 3: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL6 3 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL6 3), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £425,619 on average, there is 1 school 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL6 3?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL6 3 runs at 35.5 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL6 3 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL6 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL6 3 runs at 35.5 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL6 3?

Homes in Darlington DL6 3 sell for around £425,619 on average, based on 49 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL6 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL6 3 is rated high. Around 8.6% of properties (248 of 2,899) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 164 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL6 3?

There is 1 school in Darlington DL6 3 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Darlington DL6 3 a deprived area?

Darlington DL6 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).