Darlington DL7 8 area guide
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Is Darlington DL7 8 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL7 8), recorded crime is 62% below the national average, homes sell for around £271,538 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 3 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 62% below average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£271,538
Population
12,353
Recorded crime
100.8
Schools
4
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Darlington DL7 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL7 8 is rated high. Around 7.2% of properties (338 of 4,667) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 161 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 5,740
Owned 71% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL7 8.
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Darlington DL7 8: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL7 8 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL7 8), recorded crime is 62% below the national average, homes sell for around £271,538 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 3 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 8?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL7 8 runs at 100.8 per 1,000 properties, 62% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL7 8 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL7 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL7 8 runs at 100.8 per 1,000 properties, 62% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Darlington DL7 8?
Homes in Darlington DL7 8 sell for around £271,538 on average, based on 156 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Darlington DL7 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL7 8 is rated high. Around 7.2% of properties (338 of 4,667) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 161 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Darlington DL7 8?
There are 4 schools in Darlington DL7 8 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Darlington DL7 8 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Darlington DL7 8, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Darlington DL7 8 a deprived area?
Darlington DL7 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).