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Living in Darlington

Darlington is one of the cities recorded in the United Kingdom. Its population was 93,015 at the end of 2021. The unemployment rate was 4.42% at the end of 2018. Darlington recorded annual PM2.5 of 8 µg/m³ at the end of 2019.

Higher unemployment than 71% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than 98% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Darlington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Darlington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Darlington yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

The employment rate of 55.6% was recorded at the end of 2021. Darlington had 42,190 at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Darlington?

The unemployment rate is about 4.4 % (2018).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.42 % · Eurostat3
Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Darlington is 4.4%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–6Darlington 4.4%30 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate55.6 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
Unemployment rate4.42 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2018Eurostat3Official
Unemployment rate over time5 published observations, 2011–2018
Unemployment rate in Darlington by year, %4.1%5.8%7.5%9.3%2011201620184.4%%

Unemployment rate fell 50.4% between 2011 and 2018, from 8.9% to 4.4%.

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Darlington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Darlington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count30 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count49 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Darlington's nearest airport was MME, 8 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMME3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 3.6°C in January and 15.2°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Darlington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Darlington annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Darlington is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9Darlington 8.0

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2019European Environment Agency2Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.16 · Feb 15.03 · Mar 18.78 · Apr 20.66 · May 23.07 · Jun 25.17 · Jul 26.09 · Aug 26.42 · Sep 23.72 · Oct 23 · Nov 15.85 · Dec 12.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -4.36 · Feb -4.9 · Mar -4.29 · Apr -2.18 · May -0.1 · Jun 4.02 · Jul 6.98 · Aug 5.39 · Sep 3.44 · Oct -0.14 · Nov -1.84 · Dec -5.7 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 3.59 · Feb 3.63 · Mar 4.95 · Apr 7.31 · May 10.28 · Jun 13.26 · Jul 15.17 · Aug 14.94 · Sep 12.75 · Oct 9.8 · Nov 6.48 · Dec 4.21 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Chester92,760 residentsSutton Coldfield93,375 residentsHarlow93,580 residentsBath94,080 residentsSouthport94,440 residentsStevenage94,470 residents

Population and city profile

Darlington had a median age of 42 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Darlington?

The published population was 93,015 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics6

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population93,015 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official

International community in Darlington

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021 · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Europe: United Kingdom85,15591.6%
Europe: EU countries4,1604.5%
Non-EU countries (including British Overseas)3,7004.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Is Darlington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student59%strong on education, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Retirement52%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 38–66%
Population93,015 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Employment rate55.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Unemployment rate4.42 %31 Dec 2018Official source · Eurostat
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2019Official source · European Environment Agency
Median age42 years31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct27.4 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus42,190 workers31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
Median age42 years31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Darlington under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Darlington?

The published population was 93,015 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in Darlington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Darlington?

The unemployment rate is about 4.4 % (2018). Source: Eurostat.

Is Darlington a good place to live?

Darlington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Europe: EU countries live in Darlington?

The official country of birth distribution records 4,160 people (4.5%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Darlington, United Kingdom: jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/darlington/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Darlington, United Kingdom: jobs, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/darlington/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-06
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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