Why moving to Darlington is a good move.

If you are moving to Darlington or already live here, you may already know that Darlington is a great place to live with its wide open spaces, greenery and lovely countryside walks. Not only does it have almost everything you could ever need within the area, it also boasts a great community spirit, with amazing people, places and attractions.

Darlington has been voted the 7th best place to live in the UK in a recent poll, many factors were taken into account such as affordability, crime, cost of living, house ownership rates and more. Moving to Darlington comes with its perks from lovely family days out, fantastic nightlife and good career opportunities along with great transport links and the regeneration of metropolitan areas. We would agree with most that Darlington is a great place to live. Please read below to see why we think moving to Darlington is a great move for you and your family.

Living in Darlington is affordable

The affordability of Darlington is a major factor in why some people love living here. Compared to UK cities and other towns you can sit back and relax a little knowing that that living in Darlington is affordable for most wages and salaries.  

Food is cheap per household coming in at an average of £58,60 per week. Fuel, insurance and daily living are mostly lower in Darlington than in the rest of the UK. It’s always a bonus knowing the costs of living in Darlington are relatively lower than in most of the UK.

Best things to do in Darlington

There are a lot of things to do in Darlington for families, couples and single people alike. Darlington hosts year-round events, and entertainment and benefits from historic sights and attractions to visit. There are also plenty of shops, restaurants and public houses you can enjoy.

• The Dolphin Centre– Enjoy one of the best swimming pools in the North East with slides, soft play, a large pool, a Gym, indoor sports and many other activities. You are sure to enjoy every day you spend at The Dolphin Centre.
• Head Of Steam – Darlington was the birthplace of the modern railway. The Head Of Steam is a railway museum where you can learn about the history of the railway and its founders.
• Darlington Hippodrome – Spectate many great comedians, musicians, music, operas and more in one of the largest venues in the North East. There are also bars and restaurants scattered around Darlington Hippodrome so you can make a whole night of it.
• Hiking & Walking – Darlington isn’t short of beautiful scenery, you can enjoy walks around the historic sights such as Raby Castle, forts and the local nature reserves. The area is surrounded by countryside for dog lovers and hikers alike.

House prices in Darlington

Earlier we spoke about affordability, house prices in Darlington are brilliant. You can grab houses for as little as £80,000 and as much as £2,000,000 There is no shortage of new build homes or older houses to choose from we have listed some of the areas of Darlington and the average house prices for your convenience.

• House prices in Darlington average £164,472
• House costs in Middleton St George average  £220,906
• Stapleton house prices average £319.391
• Houses for sale in Ingleton average £315,806
• House costs in Pierce Bridge average £258,333

Villages in Darlington

As well as larger estates in town, there are many nice villages in Darlington. If you prefer a quieter place to live there are plenty of villages to choose from. You need to visit them to appreciate the beautiful setting these villages are in. Villages like Ingleton, Dalton-on-Tees, Gainford, Staindrop and Barnard Castle are great places to consider.

There are so many villages around Darlington, we are sure you will find one you would love to live in. Better still they all have great transport links into Darlington Town Centre and have their own amenities and entertainment to enjoy.

Schools in Darlington

The choice of schools in Darlington that get great grades is plenty. There are a lot of great primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges and Darlington is home to Teesside University.

• Primary Schools – there are way too many primary schools to list that are great schools for your children. You take advantage of schools like Northwood, Whinfield, Harrowgate Hill and many more.
• Secondary Schools – some of the great secondary schools you can send your children to are Carmel College, Hurworth School, Hummersknott Academy and Haughton Academy.
• Darlington Colleges – you can study your A levels in Queen Elizabeth sixth form and study many different subjects at Darlington College. There are many other colleges in surrounding areas also for those willing to travel.

Shopping and nightlife

We think you will love all the shopping, nightlife and leisure opportunities in Darlington. There is so much to do and see we don’t think you will get a chance to experience it all.

You can partake in retail therapy in the town centre which boasts many independent shops and national chains. You can visit the many shopping centres like the Cornmill Shopping Centre, Queen Street Shopping Centre and Morton Park.

Nightlife in Darlington is great too with many local bars and restaurants and for those who like to stay out late, there are also plenty of nightclubs. We know you will love places like Sol Tapas Restaurant and the Tawny Owl for food or drinks. We highly recommend trying all of the local bars and restaurants in Darlington as they all offer great service and high-quality food and drink.

Moving to Darlington

Moving in Darlington

Overall we know you will enjoy living in Darlington and everything it has to offer. If you are planning your home move to Darlington, we provide quality House removal services in Darlington for you and your family.

We hope you feel the same way about living here, if you have anything to add to the article please leave a comment about why you love living in Darlington.