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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

DL39RN

Kirkstall Crescent

DL30GZ

Darrowby Drive

DL30RF

Tristram Avenue

DL30YR

Lady Kathryn Grove

DL39EN

Prior Street

DL30AR

Mannerton Grove

DL30TS

Bates Avenue

DL30UD

Stooperdale Avenue

DL39EL

West Auckland Road

DL39RY

Bylands Way

DL39SP

Cockerton

DL30GX

Wederly Close

DL30UG

School Street

DL39UH

Whitby Way

DL30DF

Denton Close

DL30DQ

Nickstream Lane

DL39FE

Cockerton Green

DL30JH

Kenilworth Drive

DL30JX

Brinkburn Drive

DL39UF

Malvern Crescent

DL30LA

Brinkburn Drive

DL30LB

Brinkburn Drive

DL30UA

Sandriggs

DL30QD

Barlby Drive

DL30DR

Rothbury Drive

DL30YZ

Bliss Close

DL30DE

Cleasby View

DL30DZ

Highfield Road

DL30LE

Rye Hill

DL30SR

Spring Court

DL39XA

Wimborne Close

DL30JQ

Witton Crescent

DL30AF

Sugar Hill Grove

DL30TN

Bates Avenue

DL39EQ

Aston Terrace

DL39RQ

Eggleston View

DL39UW

Jedburgh Drive

DL30UF

Stooperdale Avenue

DL39EW

Prior Dene

DL39TT

Cockerton

DL39UR

Marrick Avenue

DL39UY

Hexham Way

DL30JU

Marwood Crescent

DL30RE

Callum Close

DL39AA

Woodland Road

DL39TP

Malvern Crescent

DL39TY

Malvern Crescent

DL39XB

Jedburgh Drive

DL30DU

Meadowfield Road

DL30GL

Brawton Grove

DL39SA

Finchale Crescent

DL30JF

Berwick Road

DL30QH

Granville Place

DL39SW

Whitby Way

DL30LW

Bellburn Lane

DL39XD

Jedburgh Drive

DL30BH

Archdeacon Crescent

DL30DP

Minors Crescent

DL30YX

Blossom Close

DL39HQ

Newton Lane

DL30DH

Warwick Square

DL30GS

Therby Close

DL30TW

Leach Grove

DL39EJ

West Auckland Road

DL39SL

Eggleston View

DL39UG

Whitby Way

DL39RU

Whitby Way

DL30DA

Elvet Place

DL30TG

Crossfield Road

DL30TZ

Sandriggs

DL39ED

Green Chare

DL39UX

Ellerton Close

DL30JZ

Wayland Terrace

DL39SB

Eggleston View

DL30TR

Crossfield Road

DL39AF

Waterside

DL39LB

Armstrong Court

DL39TU

Atherstone Way

DL30BJ

Berrybank Crest

DL30DD

Chillingham Court

DL30EB

Norham Drive

DL30JR

Bellburn Lane

DL30TH

Bowen Road

DL39EX

Newton Lane

DL39HD

Newton Lane

DL39SD

Selby Crescent

DL30TP

Sandriggs

DL39UJ

Branksome Green

DL39UT

Tintern Avenue

DL30DB

Nickstream Lane

DL30GU

Sildale Close

DL30LF

West Auckland Road

DL39ET

Hill Garth

DL39EZ

Newton Lane

DL30DS

Richmond Close

DL39EF

Cockerton

Data Sources

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