Area Guide – Darlington (DL)

Living in Darlington (DL)

Crime levels in Darlington (DL) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, parts of the area fall within higher flood-risk zones — individual street checks are recommended. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Darlington (DL)

Is Darlington (DL) a good place to live?

Darlington (DL) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Darlington (DL)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 9 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Darlington (DL)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (92 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 9 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Borough Road Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.1 mi
Eastbourne Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Augustine's RC Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Darlington College	16 plus	Not rated	0.5 mi
Polam Hall School	All-through	Good	0.6 mi
Corporation Road Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.6 mi
Corporation Road Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Corporation Road Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Corporation Road Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
George Dent Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.6 mi
Dodmire Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
The Rydal Academy	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Dodmire School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	0.6 mi
Dodmire Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Aidan's Church of England Academy	Secondary	Good	0.7 mi
Eastbourne Comprehensive School	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Albert Hill Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.8 mi
Skerne Park Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Skerne Park Academy	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.8 mi
Skerne Park Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Reid Street Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Gurney Pease Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Gurney Pease Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St John's Church of England Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Skerne Park Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Heathfield Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	1.0 mi
Heathfield Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Darlington Rail Station	0.3 mi
North Road Rail Station	0.8 mi

water Flood risk Parts of the area fall within higher flood-risk zones — check the flood map for your specific street

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.6 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 25 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
PARKGATE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
FEETHAMS HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
FEETHAMS HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CLIFTON COURT	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CLIFTON COURT MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CLIFTON COURT MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WE ARE WITH YOU - DARLINGTON	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
DARLINGTON SMOKING CESSATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DARLINGTON	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
FORSYTH HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
NEASHAM ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
URGENT CARE CENTRE DARLINGTON OOH	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DARLINGTON CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
NORTH DURHAM CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DARLINGTON PALLIATIVE CARE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ORCHARD COURT SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
DENMARK STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MOORLANDS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
MOORLANDS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
COCKERTON PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
DARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.7 mi