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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).

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 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)

1995: £62,641 (198 sales)1996: £64,055 (188 sales)1997: £72,630 (178 sales)1998: £80,214 (215 sales)1999: £72,496 (180 sales)2000: £93,504 (189 sales)2001: £95,929 (225 sales)2002: £114,039 (209 sales)2003: £140,873 (165 sales)2004: £167,243 (170 sales)2005: £178,236 (166 sales)2006: £180,754 (215 sales)2007: £195,221 (193 sales)2008: £187,405 (142 sales)2009: £169,737 (113 sales)2010: £182,539 (120 sales)2011: £193,462 (99 sales)2012: £188,038 (111 sales)2013: £180,879 (144 sales)2014: £194,295 (168 sales)2015: £214,327 (216 sales)2016: £211,639 (191 sales)2017: £240,730 (211 sales)2018: £226,331 (202 sales)2019: £276,355 (197 sales)2020: £212,222 (121 sales)2021: £259,360 (177 sales)2022: £250,083 (149 sales)2023: £231,907 (147 sales)2024: £271,538 (156 sales)2025: £239,649 (148 sales)2026: £226,932 (37 sales) 2026: £226,932 (37 sales) — part year so far £276,355 £62,641 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

May 24: 29 crimesJun 24: 31 crimesJul 24: 29 crimesAug 24: 35 crimesSep 24: 23 crimesOct 24: 32 crimesNov 24: 1 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesMar 25: 23 crimesApr 25: 18 crimesMay 25: 30 crimesJun 25: 13 crimesJul 25: 21 crimesAug 25: 26 crimesSep 25: 28 crimesOct 25: 26 crimesNov 25: 23 crimesDec 25: 20 crimesJan 26: 23 crimesFeb 26: 15 crimesMar 26: 39 crimesApr 26: 26 crimes Apr 26: 26 crimes 39 1 May 24 Apr 26

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).