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DL2

DARLINGTON

County Durham, North East, England

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DL2 encompasses DARLINGTON and its surrounding areas in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £282,174
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 61% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£282,174

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

31.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

191 Mbps

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.

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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

£263K £276K £290K £304K £317K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

67

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.

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191.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

43%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DL2 DARLINGTON

What is the average house price in DL2 DARLINGTON?
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 DARLINGTON 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 is the population of DL2 DARLINGTON?
The population of DL2 (DARLINGTON) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 58% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL2 DARLINGTON?
There are 14 schools in or near DL2. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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