Area guide

Living in DL1

Average price

£159,770

+1.9% in a year · +15.5% in 5 years

Area score

34/100

Poor · around DL1 1JQ

Crime

665

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

Darlington · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime665 crimes a month within a mile

Flood riskLow flood risk

Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around DL1 1JQ

Owners 47%Private renters 28%Social renters 25%

Schools nearby

Darlington College
Gurney Pease Academy
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Heathfield Primary School
Borough Road Nursery School

Figures for DL1 1JQ and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.