House prices in Darlington
The median price paid for a home in Darlington was £153,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,612 sales. House prices in Darlington fell 1.3% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Darlington was 2% lower than the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in Darlington was £689 a month in August 2026, 6.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Darlington had 10.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Darlington stands out
- Darlington has the 14th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £689 a month in August 2026.
- Darlington has the 16th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £153,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Darlington has the 41st highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 10.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Darlington
The median price paid in Darlington was £153,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,612 sales, or £1,831 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £295,000 | 317 | £2,550 | +3.5% | +14.8% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £168,500 | 587 | £2,015 | +2.1% | +16.2% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £94,000 | 608 | £1,235 | −6.0% | +10.6% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £94,000 | 100 | £1,571 | −1.1% | +10.6% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | £153,000 | −1.3% | +9.3% | £1,831 | −3.2% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Darlington sold for a median £1,831 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 5% lower than the figure for North East (£1,926).
Darlington has the 16th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its −1.3% change over the year is the 110th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest fall of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in Darlington
The average private rent in Darlington was £689 a month in August 2026, 6.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Darlington are 35.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Darlington has the 14th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Crime in Darlington
The police recorded 12,389 crimes in Darlington in the 12 months to August 2026, 10.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Darlington rose 4.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 5.2% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.91 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.18 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.14 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.60 |
Darlington has the 41st highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
How many homes sell in Darlington
1,264 homes were sold in Darlington in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.12 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Darlington were 0.5% down on the year before and 36.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 94th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd most of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Darlington
Darlington is the 103rd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 103rd |
| Income | 110th |
| Employment | 80th |
| Education and skills | 122nd |
| Health | 54th |
| Crime | 73rd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 272nd |
| Living environment | 136th |
Broadband and mobile in Darlington
92.7% of premises in Darlington can get gigabit broadband and 97.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 86.7% can get full fibre, and 1.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 103rd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.1% of premises in Darlington get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Darlington
In the year ending June 2025, 6,349 people moved to Darlington from elsewhere in the UK and 5,297 moved away, a net gain of 1,052 (9.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- County Durham 1,116
- North Yorkshire 708
- Stockton-on-Tees 638
Most moved out to
- County Durham 1,142
- Stockton-on-Tees 541
- North Yorkshire 521
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Darlington
How much does a house cost in Darlington?
The median price paid for a home in Darlington was £153,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £295,000; semi-detached £168,500; terraced £94,000; flats £94,000.
Are house prices in Darlington going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Darlington fell 1.3%, and over five years it rose 9.3%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in Darlington?
The average private rent in Darlington was £689 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £496; 2 bed £629; 3 bed £766; 4+ bed £1,092.
Is Darlington a safe place to live?
Darlington had 10.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 41st highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Darlington?
86.7% of premises in Darlington can get full fibre and 92.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Stockton-on-Tees 14 km
- Middlesbrough 22 km
- County Durham 24 km
- Hartlepool 25 km
- Redcar and Cleveland 37 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.