Is DL1 3BA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

324 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DL1 3BA. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
98
Violence & sexual offences
86
Shoplifting
27
Criminal damage & arson
23
Public order
21
Burglary
18
Vehicle crime
18
Other theft
12

House prices

£158,188

Average price in Darlington (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 3.8% year on year.

Terraced
£127,724
Semi-detached
£174,223
Detached
£280,470
Flat / maisonette
£95,115

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DL1 3BA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DL1 3BA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DL1 3BA on Check Food Hygiene

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