House prices in Darlington have gone up by an average of over £5,000 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Darlington reached £157,036.

This was up from £151,811 in April, representing a 3.4 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 10.7 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Darlington here.

How much have house prices increased in Darlington?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, all prices saw an increase.

  • Detached houses - Up to £272,973 from £265,107 in April
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £159,005 from £153,800 in April
  • Terraced houses - Up to £119,183 from £114,713 in April
  • Flats - Up to £87,930 from £85,364 in April

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How do Darlington house prices compare to the UK average?

Despite the rise in prices this month, Darlington is still well below the UK average with typical property value in the nations reaching £283,496 in May.

In cash terms, the average house price in May was £32,210 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 12.8 per cent in May 2022. Prices were up by 1.2 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the North East so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Darlington are the most expensive for average house prices.