Property trends for DL5

    DL5 covers Darlington and surrounding areas in County Durham, situated in the North East of England. It is a long-established residential district with a mixed-income character and strong community heritage.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - DL5

    £187,724

    9

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - DL

    £660

    1

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - DL5

    £33,514

    22

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL

    6.0%

    51

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL5

    3.5%

    64

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL

    3.5%

    21

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — DL5

    Top 5 streets in DL5 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1High Green£535,000
    2North Terrace£428,000
    3Beech Crescent£420,000
    4Acle Burn£412,500
    5Congreve Terrace£380,000

    Latest Rent — DL5

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in DL5 is £179,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 2.9% annually—well below the national average, reflecting modest appreciation. Transaction activity has softened slightly, with 354 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 413, a decline of around 14%.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent across the broader DL postcode area stands at £639, among the cheapest in the country. Rents have grown by 3.2% annually over the past decade—below-average growth. The flat yield has risen to 5.5%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.6%, signalling improving returns for investors in recent years.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income is £33,514, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.0x has tightened slightly from 4.9x in 2016, suggesting modest improvement in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 19.8% in 2016 to 21.1% today, indicating a growing squeeze on renters' budgets.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population is notably older than the national average, with over one-fifth aged 65+ and a further 23% aged 50–64, compared to national averages of 19.6% and 19.8% respectively. The young adult population is proportionally smaller, particularly those aged 16–24 at 8.9% against 11.0% nationally. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied (63.3%), with social rented accommodation significantly more common at 22.2% versus 16.5% nationally. The employment profile is distinguished by a higher share of plant and machine operatives at 11.3%, alongside lower representation of professionals (15.1%) and managers (10.8%).

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