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Living in Darlington: Property Area Guide

County Durham, North East · Population 92,000

House Prices in Darlington

£170,000

Average

£280,000

Detached

£175,000

Semi-Detached

£120,000

Terraced

£85,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About Darlington

Darlington offers affordable property with fast London rail links on the East Coast Main Line. The railway heritage and Victorian architecture give character. The A1(M) and A66 junction makes it a natural crossroads.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

Darlington is a historic market town that was the birthplace of the railway. Head of Steam museum tells the story. The Civic Theatre hosts touring shows and pantomime. South Park is Victorian elegance. The town has a strong market tradition.

Transport & Commuting

LNER trains reach London Kings Cross in about 2 hours 25 minutes. The A1(M) provides fast north-south road access. The A66 connects to Teesside and the Lake District.

Train to London

145m to London Kings Cross

Nearest Motorway

A1(M), A66

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • Hummersknott Academy
  • Carmel College
  • Hurworth School

Universities

  • Teesside University (campus)

Healthcare

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Best Areas to Live in Darlington

Hurworth

Mowden

Haughton

Property Buying Tips for Darlington

Hurworth is the premium village to the south. Mowden has family homes. Haughton le Skerne has character. Cockerton is near the station. Middleton St George has the former airport site.

Local Authority

Council

Darlington Borough Council

Council Tax

£1,700 (Band D)

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