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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 49 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 per household 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.73(+4%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.11(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.79(-10%)
Public order
4.11(-53%)
Shoplifting
3.18(-74%)
North East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,784
22.82%
No qualifications
1,635
20.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,590
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,250
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
802
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,819

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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £152,250 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£212,500
Flats7£71,000
Semi-Detached45£159,000
Terraced16£104,000

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

DL39HH

Newton Lane

DL39HA

Newton Lane

DL39HE

Newton Lane

DL30LG

Bates Avenue

DL30UH

Stooperdale Avenue

DL39RP

Rosedale Crescent

DL39EB

Green Chare

DL30LH

Auckland Avenue

DL30TL

Bates Avenue

DL39EG

Cockerton Green

DL39RW

Waltham Close

DL39SJ

Eggleston View

DL39UP

Jedburgh Drive

DL39UZ

Kelso Walk

DL30DW

Arundel Drive

DL30LQ

Auckland Avenue

DL30SP

West Auckland Road

DL39UN

Malvern Crescent

DL30LL

Honeywood Gardens

DL39SR

Branksome Hall Drive

DL39UL

Woburn Avenue

DL30SS

West Auckland Road

DL30BW

Cottingham Court

DL30DX

Meadowfield Road

DL30EA

Highfield Road

DL30TT

Bates Avenue

DL36EB

Brinkburn Road

DL39RT

Easby Place

DL30DT

Meadowfield Road

DL30DG

Nickstream Lane

DL30DJ

Minors Crescent

DL30GP

Hartington Way

DL30RS

Farnham Drive

DL30UL

Amiens Close

DL39LF

Brinkburn Road

DL30DL

Minors Crescent

DL30JN

Brinkburn Avenue

DL30TX

Walworth Crescent

DL30AP

Rosewood Court

DL30BL

Redworth Road

DL30TY

Sandriggs

DL39ES

Forcett Street

DL30JS

Milkwood Court

DL30JT

Mornington Lane

DL30YU

Bluebell Close

DL39RR

Rosedale Crescent

DL39RZ

Finchale Crescent

DL30GW

Skeldale Grove

DL30LN

Ivywood Court

DL30UB

Sandriggs

DL39EA

Green Chare

DL30JY

Brinkburn Drive

DL30UE

Bates Avenue

DL39RJ

Dryburgh View

DL39SE

Selby Crescent

DL39SG

Ampleforth Way

DL39TS

Atherstone Way

DL30DN

Minors Crescent

DL30GR

Aldgrove Way

DL30JG

Witton Crescent

DL30BP

Hunstanworth Road

DL30JJ

Wentworth Way

DL30RZ

Hartington Way

DL39EH

Cockerton Green

DL39EY

Marycourt

DL30GN

Mansley Court

DL30TJ

Bates Avenue

DL39RG

Eggleston View

DL39TZ

Sherborne Close

DL30BN

Hunstanworth Road

DL30GY

Darrowby Drive

DL30JP

Wayland Terrace

DL30TU

Bates Avenue

DL30UQ

Stooperdale Avenue

DL39SN

Whitby Way

DL39TR

Dunster Close

DL39HF

Newton Lane

DL39TX

Sawley Close

DL39RS

Bolton Close

DL39UA

Sherborne Close

DL39XZ

Woodland Road

DL30GT

Hensfield Grove

DL30QJ

Poulton Close

DL39RH

Fountains View

DL39LH

Brinkburn Road

DL39SQ

Blanchland Green

DL39EU

Cockerton Green

DL39LQ

Brinkburn Road

DL39RX

Whitby Way

DL30DY

Highfield Road

DL39UU

Jedburgh Drive

DL39RL

Rosedale Crescent

DL30UJ

Mulheim Close

DL39SF

Eggleston View

DL39SH

Eggleston View

DL39UQ

Whitby Way

DL30JE

Bates Avenue

DL30JW

Brinkburn Avenue

DL30LJ

Auckland Oval

DL36EH

Bellburn Lane

Data Sources

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