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Sub-area · Harrowgate Hill · Darlington · North East

Living in Darlington 002D

Part of Harrowgate Hill · 1,269 residents

Darlington 002D is a sub-area in Harrowgate Hill, Darlington that skews 50–64 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £666 a month, up 6.0% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £208/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (43rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£666+6.0%
vs last year
Liveability
98/100
Composite score
Safety
61/100
Higher is safer
Transport
82/100
Transit + walk
Schools
42/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3420%
35–4917%
50–6422%
65+22%
Population1,269
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied77%
Private rent19%
Social rent4%
Flats2%
Terraced19%
Semi-detached77%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person35%Couple with children15%Lone parent14%Other2%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 4.50
White98%Asian1%Black0%Mixed1%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian54%Muslim1%No religion39%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK97%
Born outside UK3%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair13%Bad5%
Disability prevalence14%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above24%
Apprenticeship9%
No qualifications20%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Darlington 002D?

Darlington 002D sits inside Harrowgate Hill, part of the wider Darlington council area in North East. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Darlington 002D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Darlington 002D?
The median monthly rent across Darlington 002D is £666.
How safe is Darlington 002D?
Darlington 002D has a safety score of 61/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Darlington 002D?
Transport score: 82/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Darlington 002D part of?
Darlington 002D sits inside the Harrowgate Hill neighbourhood, in Darlington, North East.