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House prices in Darlington
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Darlington is worth £157,239, up 1.9% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £277,670.
That's 42% below the UK average of £271,295.
Darlington house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Darlington
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £277,670 ▲ +1.4%
- Semi-detached £173,197 ▲ +2.6%
- Terraced £127,332 ▲ +2.2%
- Flat £94,786 ▼ -2.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 62 COBDEN STREET, DL1 4JD | £180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 40 LOWTHER DRIVE, DL1 4LZ | £55,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 MUIRKIRK GROVE, DL1 3TL | £300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 112 GLAISDALE COURT, DL3 7AE | £102,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 118A PARKGATE, DL1 1RX | £120,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 64 DARROWBY DRIVE, DL3 0GZ | £138,750 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 DICKENS DRIVE, DL2 2WN | £160,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 STATION ROAD, DL2 1JJ | £125,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 WORTON DRIVE, DL1 4JY | £120,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 93 FULTHORPE AVENUE, DL3 9XJ | £225,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Darlington costs 4.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Darlington ranks nationally →
Darlington is the 23rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 46,640 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Darlington.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 42.8%
- Median floor area 79 m²
- Median annual energy cost £913
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Redcar and Cleveland £154,696
- House prices in Stoke-on-Trent £151,355
- House prices in Blackburn with Darwen £165,437
- House prices in North East Lincolnshire £148,294
- House prices in Stockton-on-Tees £169,010
- House prices in Cumberland £173,130
- House prices in Middlesbrough £138,122
- House prices in County Durham £137,167
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Darlington?
- The average house price in Darlington is £157,239, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Darlington changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Darlington have risen +1.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Darlington by property type?
- Latest average prices in Darlington:
- detached homes: £277,670
- semi-detached homes: £173,197
- terraced homes: £127,332
- flats: £94,786
- Is Darlington affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Darlington costs 4.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Darlington ranks nationally.
- Is Darlington an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Darlington costs £157,239 — 42% less than the UK average of £271,295. Darlington is the 23rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Darlington?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Darlington's average of £157,239, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Darlington?
- On a typical Darlington sale at £157,239, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,900–£2,800, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Darlington?
- Moving home in Darlington typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.