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Cockerton & Hopetown

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About

Cockerton & Hopetown is a residential district situated to the west of Darlington town centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some later developments. It is served by Cockerton's own local high street, which provides essential shops and services. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private homeowners and rental properties. The district has a practical, established character, functioning as a suburb with its own central focus.

A notable local feature is the historic Cockerton Library, a Carnegie library that continues to operate from its original building. The area is bordered by the River Skerne to the east and contains several smaller green spaces and recreational grounds. Hopetown, historically a separate settlement, is integrated into this western part of Darlington. Transport links include the main railway line running along its southern edge, connecting the area to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Cockerton & Hopetown has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cockerton & Hopetown is £43,519 per year. There are 4 schools in Cockerton & Hopetown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cockerton & Hopetown is home to around 9,735 people, with a population density of about 4,956.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cockerton & Hopetown Population
9,735
Population density
4,956 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,151
94.02%
Other White
190
1.95%
Indian
88
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.38%
Other Asian
36
0.37%
Total population: 9,733

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,335
30.68%
Owns outright
1,245
28.61%
Social rents from council
829
19.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
472
10.85%
Other social rented
352
8.09%
Total households: 4,352

Property prices in Cockerton & Hopetown

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Cockerton & Hopetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cockerton & Hopetown 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 Cockerton & Hopetown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£230,000
Flats8£71,750
Semi-Detached49£159,000
Terraced17£97,500

10 years median price trend in Cockerton & Hopetown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockerton & Hopetown.

All postcodes in Cockerton & Hopetown

DL39EA

Green Chare

DL30DN

Minors Crescent

DL39SE

Selby Crescent

DL30UE

Bates Avenue

DL30JY

Brinkburn Drive

DL39TS

Atherstone Way

DL39SG

Ampleforth Way

DL39RJ

Dryburgh View

DL30GR

Aldgrove Way

DL30JG

Witton Crescent

DL30BP

Hunstanworth Road

DL39EH

Cockerton Green

DL30RZ

Hartington Way

DL30JJ

Wentworth Way

DL39EY

Marycourt

DL30GN

Mansley Court

DL39TZ

Sherborne Close

DL39RG

Eggleston View

DL30TJ

Bates Avenue

DL30UQ

Stooperdale Avenue

DL30TU

Bates Avenue

DL30GY

Darrowby Drive

DL30BN

Hunstanworth Road

DL39TR

Dunster Close

DL39SN

Whitby Way

DL30JP

Wayland Terrace

DL39UA

Sherborne Close

DL39RS

Bolton Close

DL39TX

Sawley Close

DL39HF

Newton Lane

DL39RH

Fountains View

DL30QJ

Poulton Close

DL30GT

Hensfield Grove

DL39XZ

Woodland Road

DL39LH

Brinkburn Road

DL39EU

Cockerton Green

DL39SQ

Blanchland Green

DL39LQ

Brinkburn Road

DL39RX

Whitby Way

DL30DY

Highfield Road

DL39UU

Jedburgh Drive

DL30JW

Brinkburn Avenue

DL39RL

Rosedale Crescent

DL39RN

Kirkstall Crescent

DL36EH

Bellburn Lane

DL30LJ

Auckland Oval

DL30JE

Bates Avenue

DL39UQ

Whitby Way

DL39SF

Eggleston View

DL30UJ

Mulheim Close

DL39SH

Eggleston View

DL30RF

Tristram Avenue

DL30GZ

Darrowby Drive

DL39EN

Prior Street

DL30YR

Lady Kathryn Grove

DL30UD

Stooperdale Avenue

DL30TS

Bates Avenue

DL30AR

Mannerton Grove

DL39EL

West Auckland Road

DL39SP

Cockerton

DL39RY

Bylands Way

DL30GX

Wederly Close

DL39UH

Whitby Way

DL30UG

School Street

DL30DF

Denton Close

DL39UF

Malvern Crescent

DL30JH

Kenilworth Drive

DL30JX

Brinkburn Drive

DL39FE

Cockerton Green

DL30DQ

Nickstream Lane

DL30UA

Sandriggs

DL30LB

Brinkburn Drive

DL30LA

Brinkburn Drive

DL30QD

Barlby Drive

DL30YZ

Bliss Close

DL30DR

Rothbury Drive

DL30LE

Rye Hill

DL30JQ

Witton Crescent

DL39XA

Wimborne Close

DL30SR

Spring Court

DL30DZ

Highfield Road

DL30DE

Cleasby View

DL39EQ

Aston Terrace

DL30TN

Bates Avenue

DL30AF

Sugar Hill Grove

DL39UW

Jedburgh Drive

DL39RQ

Eggleston View

DL39UY

Hexham Way

DL39UR

Marrick Avenue

DL39TT

Cockerton

DL39EW

Prior Dene

DL30UF

Stooperdale Avenue

DL39XB

Jedburgh Drive

DL39TY

Malvern Crescent

DL39TP

Malvern Crescent

DL39HH

Newton Lane

DL30JU

Marwood Crescent

DL30DU

Meadowfield Road

DL39SA

Finchale Crescent

DL30GL

Brawton Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.