Darlington DL7 area guide
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Is Darlington DL7 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL7), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £388,956 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 56% below average
- C Schools60% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£388,956
Population
26,775
Recorded crime
101.2
Schools
11
Broadband
66%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Darlington DL7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL7 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (505 of 10,914) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 254 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 DL7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (55 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 DL7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 11,780
Owned 72% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL7.
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Darlington DL7: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL7 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL7), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £388,956 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Darlington DL7?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL7 runs at 101.2 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL7 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL7 runs at 101.2 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL7?
Homes in Darlington DL7 sell for around £388,956 on average, based on 253 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL7 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (505 of 10,914) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 254 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL7?
There are 11 schools in Darlington DL7 (10 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL7 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL7, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL7 a deprived area?
Darlington DL7 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).