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Darlington, United Kingdom
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Darlington is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 92,363. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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BHousing
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BCommunity
| Population | 92,363 |
| Population Density | 12,121 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.5243°, -1.5504° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $45,931 |
| Median Age | 43.3 years |
About Darlington
Darlington is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 92,363. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Darlington vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Darlington vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,931 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,931 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $883 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,405 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $196,604 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,148 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.9% |
| Housing Units | 36,945 |
Property Tax
Climate in Darlington
Darlington has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5243°N, 1.5504°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Darlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.0% |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12,121/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Colleges & Universities in Darlington
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland College | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Darlington
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowden Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Marchbank Free School | - | - | - | - |
| Longfield Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Education Village | - | - | - | - |
| Gurney Pease Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Red Hall Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Heathfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Rydal Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St John's Church of England Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rise Carr College | - | - | - | - |
| Northwood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skerne Park Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hummersknott Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mowden Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel College | - | - | - | - |
| Abbey Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Abbey Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Abbey Infants' School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Reid Street Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| West Park Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Whinfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Polam Hall School | - | - | - | - |
| Firthmoor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Darlington
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spark FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Frisk Radio | - | AAC | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hartlepool | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Darlington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society | ||||
| Durham Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Durham Mining Museum | ||||
| Faith Museum | ||||
| Green Howards Museum | ||||
| Hopetown Darlington | ||||
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon | ||||
| Mount Grace House | ||||
| Oriental Museum | ||||
| Preston Park Museum | ||||
| Richmond Castle Museum | ||||
| Richmondshire Museum | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House | ||||
| The Bishops | ||||
| The Story | ||||
| Tithe Barn | ||||
| Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Darlington
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives and Special Collections Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedale Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Bill Bryson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Auckland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catterick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cockerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Pease Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Aycliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northallerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterlee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedgefield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shildon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St John's College Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Victor Watts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhouse Close Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarm Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Darlington
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Flea Market |
Hotels in Darlington
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Darlington
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Darlington
48 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Darlington
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Darlington
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Darlington
8 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Darlington
13 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Darlington
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Darlington
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Darlington
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Darlington
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Darlington
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Darlington
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Darlington
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Darlington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonet Brewing | ||||
| George Samuel Brewery | ||||
| Hopper House Brew Farm | ||||
| Live Brewing Co | ||||
| Mithril | ||||
| Richmond Brewery shop | ||||
| S43 Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Darlington
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Darlington
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bywell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ewesley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selby House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Darlington
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Albert Road Post Office | |
| Blackwell Post Office | |
| Cockerton Post Office | |
| Darlington Post Office | |
| Geneva Road Post Office | |
| Harrowgate Hill Post Office | |
| Haughton-Le-Skerne Post Office | |
| Mowden Park Post Office | |
| Skerne Park Post Office | |
| Springfield Post Office | |
| Yarm Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Darlington
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' Church, Blackwell | |
| Atisha Kapadampa Meditation Centre | |
| Bethesda Gospel Hall | |
| Bondgate Methodist | |
| Cockerton Methodist | |
| Darlington Baptist Church | |
| Darlington Baptist Church | |
| Darlington Hebrew Congregation | |
| Darlington Spiritualist Church | |
| Elim Pentecostal Church | |
| Elm Ridge Methodist Church | |
| Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church | |
| Harrowgate Hill Christian Fellowship | |
| Haughton Methodist Church | |
| Haughton Methodist Church | |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| House of Prayer Apostolic Ministries | |
| Jamie Mosque & Islamic Society of Darlington | |
| King's Church |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Darlington
30 places within 15 km
- • Archdeacon Newton deserted manorial settlement
- • Bishopton Castle
- • Coatham Mundeville medieval village
- • Deserted medieval village at Walworth
- • Deserted medieval village of Ulnaby
- + 13 more
- • Sockburn Hall
- • South Cowton Castle
- • Darlington Library Art Gallery
- • Gallerina
- • Betty Watson's Hill
- • Fox Hill
- • Henah Hill
- • Micklow Hill
- • 18th Century Church
- • Blenkholme Farm
- • Glebe Farm
- • Ruins of St Lawrence's Chapel
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Darlington
What is the population of Darlington?
Darlington has a population of 92,363 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12,121 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Darlington expensive to live in?
The median household income is $45,931, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $196,604 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Darlington?
Darlington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Darlington?
The unemployment rate in Darlington is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $883. There are 8,405 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Darlington?
The median home value in Darlington is $196,604. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,148. The homeownership rate is 63.1%.
How are the schools in Darlington?
29.0% of adults in Darlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Darlington?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Darlington is 4.2% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability.