Darlington vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Darlington offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Darlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingleby Barwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Darlington
£182,726
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Darlington
90.9
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Darlington
92.6%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Darlington
452.8
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Darlington
71.4
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Darlington
£27,988
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Darlington is £182,726, which is 24% less than Ingleby Barwick at £241,518. The most affordable entry point in Darlington is a flat at £109,070, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Darlington (£109,070 vs £80,188).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ingleby Barwick prices grew faster — 12% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Darlington (90.9 per 1,000) compared to Ingleby Barwick (99.7 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Darlington is violent-crime, while in Ingleby Barwick it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastIngleby Barwick has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92.6% in Darlington. Darlington has 31 schools in total, while Ingleby Barwick has 8.
Darlington School Inspection Breakdown
92.6% of 31 schools (24 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Darlington | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 31 | 8 |
| Primary | 24 | 6 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 92.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ingleby Barwick offers faster average downloads at 453.3 Mbps, compared to 452.8 Mbps in Darlington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Darlington and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 89% in Darlington and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (453 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ingleby Barwick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Darlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,197 in Darlington and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 65.6% of homes in Darlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,988 in Darlington and £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick. The median age is 44.5 in Darlington and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Darlington and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Darlington versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
| Indicator | Darlington | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,058 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,988 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.9% |
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