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Darlington DL8 5 area guide

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Is Darlington DL8 5 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL8 5), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £351,732 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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 DL8 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL8 5 is rated high. Around 2.2% of properties (73 of 3,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 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: £89,375 (26 sales)1996: £70,817 (56 sales)1997: £83,235 (73 sales)1998: £73,495 (69 sales)1999: £96,087 (76 sales)2000: £93,249 (65 sales)2001: £107,455 (74 sales)2002: £131,355 (164 sales)2003: £171,300 (125 sales)2004: £214,555 (84 sales)2005: £234,085 (62 sales)2006: £232,259 (92 sales)2007: £274,602 (65 sales)2008: £232,630 (38 sales)2009: £232,635 (48 sales)2010: £224,541 (49 sales)2011: £216,647 (51 sales)2012: £226,444 (59 sales)2013: £231,093 (55 sales)2014: £267,699 (65 sales)2015: £264,686 (74 sales)2016: £243,000 (94 sales)2017: £282,853 (114 sales)2018: £250,505 (106 sales)2019: £283,001 (70 sales)2020: £277,694 (83 sales)2021: £293,830 (101 sales)2022: £353,842 (65 sales)2023: £335,265 (62 sales)2024: £351,732 (56 sales)2025: £320,234 (80 sales)2026: £369,267 (12 sales) 2026: £369,267 (12 sales) — part year so far £369,267 £70,817 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DL8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (12 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 1 crimesJun 24: 1 crimesJul 24: 2 crimesAug 24: 2 crimesSep 24: 2 crimesMar 25: 2 crimesApr 25: 1 crimesMay 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 1 crimesAug 25: 2 crimesSep 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 3 crimesDec 25: 1 crimesFeb 26: 3 crimesMar 26: 1 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 3 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL8 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
57
One-person households
32%
Households with children
16%
Households
3,190

Owned 69% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL8 5.

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Darlington DL8 5: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL8 5 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL8 5), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £351,732 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL8 5?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL8 5 runs at 4.5 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL8 5 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL8 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL8 5 runs at 4.5 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Darlington DL8 5?

Homes in Darlington DL8 5 sell for around £351,732 on average, based on 56 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Darlington DL8 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Darlington DL8 5 is rated high. Around 2.2% of properties (73 of 3,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Darlington DL8 5?

There are 3 schools in Darlington DL8 5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Darlington DL8 5 a deprived area?

Darlington DL8 5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).