Strong on transport, weaker on lower house prices and schools

This public area guide compares College in Darlington using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is College a good place to live?

College may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Darlington below.

For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.

College at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 13.75 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 59th percentile
House prices
Local result £222,956
National comparison
Lower prices 27th percentile
Schools
Local result 26th percentile
National comparison
Weak
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 80th percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access
  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in College

Crime rate

Crime rate

13.75 per 1,000 people

Percentile

59th percentile nationally

Crime levels are around the national middle range.

House prices in College

House prices

Average sold price

£222,956

Percentile

27th percentile nationally

House prices are below the national middle range.

Schools in College

Schools

26th percentile nationally

Flood risk in College

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in College

Transport

80th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is College a good place to live?

College may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is College safe?

College ranks in the 59th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in College?

The average sold price is £222,956, with house prices in the 27th percentile nationally.

How are schools in College?

Schools rank in the 26th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near College?

Nearby public profiles include Brinkburn & Faverdale in Darlington and Mowden in Darlington.