| Council | Darlington |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a North East village 60% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees🏠 Homeowner Families |
The average house price in Blackwell is £280,667, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Blackwell house price trends over the last 30 years.
£280,667
£361,111
£135,000
£258,888
£227,694
Is Blackwell a nice place to live?
Yes, Blackwell is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Durham. It particularly appeals to retirees and homeowner families.
How safe is Blackwell?
Blackwell has a low crime rate for a North East village, with around 30 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 60% below the national average, and 68% below the Durham average.
What are the best schools in Blackwell?
Blackwell has 21 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Carmel College. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Mowden Junior School and Mowden Infant School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Blackwell?
The majority of residents in Blackwell identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (65%).