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DL1

DARLINGTON

County Durham, North East, England

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DL1 is the postcode district for DARLINGTON, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £150,452
1yr change ▼ 3.3%
Crime 127% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£150,452

▼ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% below national avg

Crime Rate

184.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

127% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

360 Mbps

Property Prices in DL1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL1 is £150,452, which is 27% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL1 cost 47.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL1 have fallen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £246,451 376
Semi-detached £141,256 971
Terraced £102,767 879
Flat £82,192 103
All types £150,452 2418

5-Year Price History

£144K £147K £150K £153K £156K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DL1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 184.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL1 has a crime rate significantly 127% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
60.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
41.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
31.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DL1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL1 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Borough Road Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Red Hall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Darlington College Post-16 Not inspected mi
St Aidan's Church of England Academy Secondary Good mi
Springfield Academy Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,489

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
19.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL1 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL1 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DL1 — DARLINGTON

Area Summary

DL1 (DARLINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£150,452, 48% below national average), higher-than-average crime (127% above national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (360 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DL1 DARLINGTON

What is the average house price in DL1 DARLINGTON?
The average house price in DL1 (DARLINGTON) is £150,452, based on 2418 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.3% over the past year.
Is DL1 DARLINGTON a safe area to live?
Crime in DL1 is above the national average (184.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (60.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (41.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DL1 DARLINGTON?
The population of DL1 (DARLINGTON) is approximately 112,489 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DL1?
The average broadband download speed in DL1 is 360 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DL1 DARLINGTON?
There are 18 schools in or near DL1. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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