Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices

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

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Is Northgate a good place to live?

Northgate 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 schools are around the national middle range. Crime data 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.

Northgate at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 29.91 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Weak 5th percentile
House prices
Local result £105,919
National comparison
Lower prices 2nd percentile
Schools
Local result 41st percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 99th 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

  • Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally

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

Crime rate in Northgate

Crime rate

Crime rate

29.91 per 1,000 people

Percentile

5th percentile nationally

Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in Northgate

House prices

Average sold price

£105,919

Percentile

2nd percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Northgate

Schools

41st percentile nationally

Flood risk in Northgate

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Northgate

Transport

99th 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 Northgate a good place to live?

Northgate 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 schools are around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Northgate safe?

Northgate ranks in the 5th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Northgate?

The average sold price is £105,919, with house prices in the 2nd percentile nationally.

How are schools in Northgate?

Schools rank in the 41st percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Northgate?

Nearby public profiles include Pierremont in Darlington and Bank Top & Lascelles in Darlington.