At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL
£204,297
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DL
£642
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DL
£35,558
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
6.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL
2.7%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL
3.2%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — DL
Top 10 districts in DL ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Darlington (DL)
Top 10 streets in Darlington (DL) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuprum Drive | £995,000 |
| 2 | Mill Lane | £975,000 |
| 3 | Little Lane | £925,000 |
| 4 | Clack Lane | £900,100 |
| 5 | Scurragh Lane | £900,000 |
| 6 | Ham Hall Lane | £885,000 |
| 7 | The Mulberries | £825,000 |
| 8 | Middleton Crescent | £808,000 |
| 9 | Laneside | £805,000 |
| 10 | Prior Avenue | £800,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £204,000, property in DL sits well below the national average, making it among the most affordable areas in England. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.7% per year—close to the national average, indicating steady but unspectacular capital appreciation.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £642, placing the area among the cheapest for rental property nationally. Over ten years, rents have risen at 3.2% annually, below the typical pace of growth across England. The current gross rental yield of 6.0% is healthy and reflects the combination of low property values and modest rents.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income stands at £36,000, below the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x is identical to the 2016 level, meaning affordability for purchase has neither improved nor deteriorated over the past eight years. Rental affordability, by contrast, has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 19.8% to 18%, easing the burden on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over 22% aged 65 and above compared to a national figure of 19.6%, and a correspondingly smaller proportion aged 16–24 (9.6% versus 11.0%). Outright home ownership is above average at 35.9%, reflecting the age profile. The employment mix leans towards trades (13.0% versus 10.5% nationally) and away from professional roles (15.3% versus 20.5%), consistent with a traditional industrial and skilled-labour economy.