Market outlook for DL2
Key indicators for buyers
The DL2 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-15.3%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 6.0x in 2005 to 5.3x today. Rising rents (£664/mo, +6.8%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Darlington area
A home in Darlington costs 5.3x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 6.0x in 2005.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Darlington area
Average monthly rent in Darlington is £664, up 6.8% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Darlington price of £222,643 with a 25% deposit (£56k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £879 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses DL2 avg. price with Darlington rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£879) are £215 more than renting (£664). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £56k — it would take around 15 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
4, INVENTION ROW DL2 2GZ | Detached | £360,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
27, CORONATION GARDENS, STAINDROP DL2 3LA | Terraced | £105,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
3, ST EDWINS CLOSE, HIGH CONISCLIFFE DL2 2NQ | Detached | £285,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
18, DALE ROAD, SADBERGE DL2 1ST | Detached | £309,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
15, CALDER AVENUE DL2 2BY | Detached | £141,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
22, ACADEMY GARDENS, GAINFORD DL2 3EN | Detached | £208,500 | 7 Jan 2026 |
73, EDEN CREST, GAINFORD DL2 3DE | Terraced |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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