Hummersknott
Darlington 011 · 5 sub-areas · 9,363 residents
Darlington 011 is one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of Darlington, home to around 9,363 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £608 a month — noticeably below the UK national median and among the more affordable parts of the North East. The neighbourhood skews older than Darlington as a whole, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 or over.
Hummersknott is a mid-density neighbourhood of Darlington in the North East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
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What's it like to live in Hummersknott?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £666 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Hummersknott in Darlington
Living in Hummersknott
This part of Darlington has a distinctly residential feel — quiet streets, a high share of owner-occupied homes, and a demographic that leans well past middle age. It's not the kind of neighbourhood that changes quickly, and that's largely the point. Around 88% of households own their home, which is exceptionally high and gives the area a settled, long-established character that stands apart from the more transient rental pockets closer to the town centre.
On cost, it's genuinely affordable. A two-bedroom home runs about £608 a month — well under half the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size. Even a three-bedroom comes in at around £740 a month, which is competitive for a standalone house with a garden. Council tax for a Band D property sits at just under £2,500 a year. The median house price is around £294,000, and with local salaries averaging about £30,100 a year, you'd be looking at roughly five years to save a deposit — manageable by most UK standards.
The population here is notably older. Nearly a third of residents are 65 or over, and only around one in eight is in the 18–34 bracket. That age profile means this is predominantly couples and single-person households who have been here a while, rather than a neighbourhood that attracts a lot of new arrivals or young renters. Private renting accounts for just 7% of tenures — low even by northern England standards.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away — about a 30-minute walk or a short drive. Most people here travel by car: over half of residents commute that way, and around a third work from home. The nearest greenspace is under 600 metres away, which is a genuine plus for a quieter, suburban lifestyle. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Darlington 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled neighbourhood with low crime, high owner-occupation, and affordable housing. If you want a calm residential environment with good broadband and easy car access, it works well. It's less suited to younger renters looking for a lively social scene — the demographic here skews significantly older and the private rental market is limited.
- What is the rent in Darlington 011?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £480 a month, a two-bedroom about £608, and a three-bedroom around £740. These are estimates based on Darlington-level data scaled to the neighbourhood using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 6% year-on-year, but they remain well below the UK national median.
- Is Darlington 011 safe?
- Yes — crime runs at about 36 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, roughly less than half the UK national rate. The area sits in the least deprived decile nationally, and its predominantly owner-occupied, long-established character tends to keep crime low. It's one of the safer parts of Darlington.
- What's the commute from Darlington 011 to Darlington centre?
- Most residents drive — over half commute by car, and the area is well-connected by road. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.5 km away (roughly a five-minute drive). A third of residents work from home, which reduces the commuting burden considerably for many households.
- Who lives in Darlington 011?
- Primarily older, settled owner-occupiers — nearly a third of residents are 65 or over, and over half are aged 50 or above. Around 88% own their home. It's a neighbourhood of established households rather than young renters or new arrivals, with a relatively high degree-level qualification rate for the area.
- What schools are near Darlington 011?
- There are 63 schools within 2 km of typical residents, with around 47% rated Good or Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.75 km away. For specific school names and catchment boundaries, check Darlington Borough Council's admissions pages before making a decision.
- How affordable is buying a home in Darlington 011?
- The median house price is around £294,000, and with median local salaries at about £30,100 a year, you'd need roughly five years to save a typical deposit. That's a relatively manageable ratio by UK standards, and well below the affordability pressures in southern England or major city centres.