Living in DL1, Darlington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL1 in Darlington. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Darlington: £158,188, up 3.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DL1
137 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £100,000 and a range from £40,000 to £250,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 CHAPEL COTTAGES ALEXANDER STREET, DL1 2JY | semi-detached | £115,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 218 HAUGHTON ROAD, DL1 2LB | terraced | £99,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 88 BURNET DRIVE, DL1 1HQ | semi-detached | £150,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 17 MEADOWSWEET LANE, DL1 1GX | semi-detached | £138,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 26 WATER LILY DRIVE, DL1 1LQ | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 17 BOWES COURT, DL1 2HL | semi-detached | £143,000 | 2026-05-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
28 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Springfield Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
20 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 14.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Professional occupations | 13.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
716 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DL1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Darlington's figures.
Common questions about DL1
What is the average house price in DL1?
The average sold price in Darlington is £158,188 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DL1?
Prices in Darlington are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL1?
The median of 137 recorded sales around central DL1 in the last 2 years is £100,000, ranging from £40,000 to £250,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL1?
28 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL1, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL1?
716 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DL1 at risk of flooding?
Central DL1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DL1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £100,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 716 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL1 safe?
716 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DL1 or DL98, DL1 or DL3, DL1 or DL2.
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