Living in Darlington
Darlington is a city in North East (England), United Kingdom, home to 106,347 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 5%, #19 of 387), first-time home buyers (top 10%, #37 of 378), movers on a budget (top 13%, #49 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Darlington
- It is part of Greater Middlesbrough, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 16 min and sets around 15:42; in late June it sets around 21:46.
How Darlington ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #246 of 378 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #19 of 387 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #121 of 378 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #157 of 378 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #305 of 378 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 39 | #312 of 378 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #304 of 387 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #185 of 368 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #190 of 367 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #212 of 362 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #53 of 387 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #105 of 368 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #311 of 361 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 53 | #183 of 354 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #37 of 378 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #49 of 388 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #288 of 363 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 51 | #205 of 387 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 17 | #318 of 378 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #195 of 388 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #298 of 388 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #110 of 388 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 39 | #293 of 388 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #132 of 388 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #234 of 388 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 61 | #181 of 209 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #215 of 388 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #155 of 368 | #10 of 12 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Stockton-on-Tees 16 km
- Richmondshire 20 km
- Middlesbrough 21 km
- County Durham 26 km
- Hartlepool 27 km
- Hambleton 28 km
- Redcar and Cleveland 31 km
- Sunderland 41 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.