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.
Avg sold price
£351,732
Population
6,830
Recorded crime
4.5
Schools
3
Broadband
49%
Flood risk
High
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)
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
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).