DL2 — DARLINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL2 is £282,174, which is 36% above the County Durham average of £207,512.

Property values in DL2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in DL2 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£326,662	640
Semi-detached	£217,240	415
Terraced	£185,789	293
Flat	£139,966	44
All types	£282,174	1438

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL2

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

With 31.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL2 has a crime rate well 61% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL2 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Pear Tree School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Hurworth School	Secondary	Good	mi
West Park Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

58%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

58.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL2 are 191.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

191.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

43%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL2 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

DL2 — DARLINGTON

Area Summary

DL2 (DARLINGTON) offers property prices near the national average (£282,174), low crime (61% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (191 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DL1

DARLINGTON

£150K

▼ 3.3% YoY

DL3

DARLINGTON

£198K

▼ 18.4% YoY

DL4

SHILDON

£87K

▲ 38.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL2?

The average house price in DL2 (DARLINGTON) is £282,174, based on 1438 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is DL2 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL2 is significantly below the national average (31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL2?

There are 14 schools in or near DL2. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DL2?

Council tax in DL2 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL2?

The average broadband download speed in DL2 is 191 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 72% of premises, ultrafast to 43%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 58% of homes in DL2 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.