| Council | Darlington |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£148,547
£261,742
£94,824
£158,758
£119,613
Is Darlington a nice place to live?
Darlington is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham.
How safe is Darlington?
Darlington has an average crime rate of 136.0 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Shopping Area and East Row, as reported by Durham Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Darlington?
Darlington has 35 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Carmel College and St John's Church of England Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Darlington?
The majority of residents in Darlington identify as White (British) (90%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).