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Brinkburn & Faverdale

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About

Brinkburn & Faverdale is located in the western part of Darlington. The ward encompasses a mix of residential housing estates, including the large Faverdale development, alongside significant industrial and commercial zones. The area is defined by the path of the River Skerne, which flows through it. A major transport corridor, including the A66 road, runs along its southern boundary, connecting it to the wider region.

The ward contains substantial employment areas, notably the Faverdale Industrial Estate and the Morton Park business park. These zones feature logistics, manufacturing, and retail units. A notable local feature is the Skerne Railway Line, an early passenger railway whose route passes through the area. Land use includes playing fields and green corridors following the river, providing open spaces within the largely built environment.

Area overview

On average Brinkburn & Faverdale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brinkburn & Faverdale is £56,809 per year. There are 1 schools in Brinkburn & Faverdale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brinkburn & Faverdale is home to around 6,829 people, with a population density of about 784.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brinkburn & Faverdale Population
6,829
Population density
784.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.54(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.67(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.15(+2%)
Public order
6.44(-27%)
Other theft
4.69(-28%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,379
93.41%
Other White
100
1.46%
Indian
91
1.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
0.48%
Other
29
0.42%
Total population: 6,829

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,782
32.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,209
21.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
866
15.75%
No qualifications
714
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
450
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,498

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,246
42.44%
Owns outright
818
27.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
448
15.26%
Other social rented
270
9.2%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.38%
Total households: 2,936

Property prices in Brinkburn & Faverdale

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Brinkburn & Faverdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £589,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brinkburn & Faverdale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brinkburn & Faverdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£293,000
Flats9£83,000
Semi-Detached55£190,000
Terraced24£158,000

10 years median price trend in Brinkburn & Faverdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brinkburn & Faverdale.

All postcodes in Brinkburn & Faverdale

DL30GZ

Darrowby Drive

DL30QA

Faverdale Industrial Estate

DL30RF

Tristram Avenue

DL30YR

Lady Kathryn Grove

DL22FA

Turf Close

DL30AR

Mannerton Grove

DL22GG

John Fowler Way

DL22XE

Balderhead Street

DL30UN

Faversham Park

DL30UP

Centurion Way

DL30GD

Ainsley Grove

DL30GG

Amberley Grove

DL30GX

Wederly Close

DL22ZN

Cranesbill Lane

DL22GA

Rainhill Way

DL22ZG

Smithsonite Street

DL30PX

Faverdale North

DL30SY

Westgate Crescent

DL30JX

Brinkburn Drive

DL22US

Venus View

DL30EE

Gilderdale Close

DL30LA

Brinkburn Drive

DL30LB

Brinkburn Drive

DL22GX

Winding Way

DL30GH

Duxford Grove

DL30QD

Barlby Drive

DL30QQ

Faverdale Industrial Estate

DL30TA

Faverdale Road

DL22WN

Dickens Drive

DL30YZ

Bliss Close

DL22WS

Newmans Walk

DL30LE

Rye Hill

DL30PH

Faverdale North

DL30PQ

Faverdale

DL22WU

Gilroy Grove

DL30NZ

Gunnerton Close

DL30SZ

Westgate Road

DL22RX

Newton Lane

DL22XR

Mansergh Road

DL22FP

Redrose Close

DL22GJ

Locomotion Lane

DL22RZ

Rokeby Road

DL22XA

Mortimer Wheeler Drive

DL22GS

Bleath Ghyll

DL22ZW

Black Poplar Avenue

DL30JU

Marwood Crescent

DL30RE

Callum Close

DL22XD

Kennard Road

DL30GL

Brawton Grove

DL30SU

West Auckland Road

DL22TS

Edward Pease Way

DL22XN

West Auckland Road

DL30AW

Faverdale North

DL30QH

Granville Place

DL22FF

Skerningham Avenue

DL22WT

Cheeryble Chare

DL30LW

Bellburn Lane

DL22FJ

Old Favourites Walk

DL22ZS

Pennycress Lane

DL22ZX

Brinkburn & Faverdale

DL30YX

Blossom Close

DL30GS

Therby Close

DL22TT

Glinka Grove

DL22XS

Brinkburn & Faverdale

DL22WJ

Turners View

DL30UX

West Auckland Road

DL22AB

Jeremiah Drive

DL30EF

Greenrigg Close

DL30ST

West Auckland Road

DL30JZ

Wayland Terrace

DL30TB

Westpark Drive

DL30YH

West Auckland Road

DL22GZ

Invention Row

DL39LB

Armstrong Court

DL22GW

Steam Plough Place

DL30QF

Tower Grange

DL30QN

Brinkburn & Faverdale

DL22FH

Hubback Square

DL22FN

Wildair Close

DL22ZQ

The Assemblage

DL30JR

Bellburn Lane

DL30EQ

Curlew Close

DL30SX

Westgate Crescent

DL30GU

Sildale Close

DL22FB

Bakewell Mews

DL22WP

Linkinwater Lane

DL30GJ

Daylesford Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.