Is DL1 3DD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

316 crimes recorded

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

Anti-social behaviour
76
Violence & sexual offences
74
Vehicle crime
32
Burglary
29
Criminal damage & arson
29
Shoplifting
28
Other theft
16
Public order
12

House prices

£159,770

Average price in Darlington (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 1.9% year on year.

Terraced
£130,904
Semi-detached
£176,173
Detached
£277,876
Flat / maisonette
£97,138

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DL1 3DD 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 3DD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DL1 3DD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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