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DL3 Area Report

Darlington

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£146,408
Median Price
Postcode district (DL3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (DL3)
15
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.4/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in DL3

Rental Yield
6.4
Price Growth
6.6
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (DL3)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

403
Crimes/month
66
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 434
2025-05: 456
2025-06: 444
2025-07: 443
2025-08: 444
2025-09: 405
2025-10: 415
2025-11: 441
2025-12: 422
2026-01: 392
2026-02: 386
2026-03: 431
2025-042026-03

↓ 5% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Darlington)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Darlington has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
5
health
4
crime
4
housing
8
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Darlington (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the DL3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£157,497
Darlington average
+5.4%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£279,296
Detached
£172,915
Semi-Detached
£127,577
Terraced
£95,770
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £66,262
01/12/2003: £86,867
01/12/2004: £110,907
01/12/2005: £117,724
01/12/2006: £127,559
01/12/2007: £132,751
01/12/2008: £120,556
01/12/2009: £119,494
01/12/2010: £116,717
01/12/2011: £111,949
01/12/2012: £108,469
01/12/2013: £113,953
01/12/2014: £117,247
01/12/2015: £114,363
01/12/2016: £118,615
01/12/2017: £124,030
01/12/2018: £122,659
01/12/2019: £125,269
01/12/2020: £127,193
01/12/2021: £138,641
01/12/2022: £153,551
01/12/2023: £152,047
01/12/2024: £149,428
01/12/2025: £157,497
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

11
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Independent
1
Nursery
15
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 15 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

44.2
Avg Attainment 8
+4% vs national (42.5)
43.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 8 secondary schools in Darlington

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in DL3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£295,000
505 sales
Semi-detached
£183,000
1,196 sales
Terraced
£87,000
1,737 sales
Flat
£105,000
377 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Darlington. For the headline DL3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+5.4%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Darlington
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
8
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may apply.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

80/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:30 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10°C
Avg Temperature
877mm
Annual Rainfall
2605h
Sunshine/Year
22.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: November
Driest: April
Now: 14.9°C, Clear skyHumidity: 75%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

50 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
94%
Rated Good or Very Good
50
Total Establishments
MeadholmeCaring Premises
5/5
Fuel Convenience Retail LtdRetailers - other
5/5
HollyhurstCaring Premises
5/5
Woodland Bowling ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Olympic Convenience StoreRetailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

22%
Renewable Energy
17g
CO₂/kWh
very low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

imports 46.2%wind 21.9%nuclear 18.4%biomass 13.3%solar 0.3%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

54m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 54m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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