DL1 Darlington has recorded a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation at 5.1% annually over the same period. Population growth stands at 0.7% across the five-year timeframe. The district scores 52.7 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally and categorizing it in a pre-cursor gentrification stage. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates suggests rental yield potential, though overall price appreciation remains modest relative to national benchmarks. These metrics indicate a market characterized by rental demand growth exceeding property value appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Darlington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.9 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
63 planning applications submitted in DL1 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use.
- Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of detached single store garage/bar/games room to rear garden to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse (no 78 Beaumont Hill) (amended description).Feb 2026 · Decided
- Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (materials) and 5(shop front repairs) attached to planning permission 25/00328/FUL dated 11 June 25 (Change of use from butchers shop to one bed annexe adjoining existing dwelling together with raising and replacement of lean to roof to side/rear elevation, raising wall height and replacement of rear wall of store to allow for new flat roof incorporating 1 No. rooflight, alterations and replacement of doors and windows, replacement roof to garage and alterations to external store to rear and associated internal and external works)Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (external materials), 5 (bird/bat box) attached to planning permission 25/00702/FUL dated 15 Dec 2025 (Change of use of ground floor from working mens club (Sui Generis) to retail (Use Class E(a)) with subdivision of ground floor to create 3 no. retail units including alterations to the front elevation to provide new entrances and shop fronts)Feb 2026 · Decided
Darlington (DL1) common questions
Is Darlington up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Darlington (DL1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 45% of districts nationally. The score is down 6.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Darlington safe?
Darlington has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Darlington?
The average property price in Darlington (DL1) is £175k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Darlington?
The median monthly rent in Darlington (DL1) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Darlington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Darlington (DL3), Darlington (DL2), Stockton-On-Tees (TS16), Stockton-On-Tees (TS21), Shildon (DL4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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