Living in DL2, Darlington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL2 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 DL2
88 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £125,000 to £550,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 VILLIERS CLOSE, DL3 9QT | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 16 CARLETON DRIVE, DL3 9QP | semi-detached | £187,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 21 WILTON DRIVE, DL3 9PS | detached | £275,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 9 GARTHORNE AVENUE, DL3 9XL | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 29 EDGECOMBE DRIVE, DL3 9DG | semi-detached | £265,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 1 ALWENT CLOSE, DL3 8UJ | detached | £345,000 | 2026-04-29 |
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
21 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hummersknott Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Wyvern Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
12 state primary and 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 26.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
130 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DL2 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Darlington's figures.
Common questions about DL2
What is the average house price in DL2?
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 DL2?
Prices in Darlington are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL2?
The median of 88 recorded sales around central DL2 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £125,000 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL2?
21 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL2, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL2?
130 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL2 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is DL2 at risk of flooding?
Central DL2 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 DL2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 130 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL2 safe?
130 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? DL2 or DL3, DL2 or DL98, DL2 or DL1.
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