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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 54 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
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

Violence and sexual offences
24.76(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.32(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.2(-2%)
Shoplifting
5.75(-51%)
Public order
4.73(-42%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 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
Detached17£210,000
Terraced19£127,000
Semi-Detached50£165,000
Flats10£70,500

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

DL30JH

Kenilworth Drive

DL30YR

Lady Kathryn Grove

DL30TN

Bates Avenue

DL39SJ

Eggleston View

DL30AR

Mannerton Grove

DL30LA

Brinkburn Drive

DL30UG

School Street

DL30DU

Meadowfield Road

DL30UF

Stooperdale Avenue

DL30GU

Sildale Close

DL39HQ

Newton Lane

DL30EA

Highfield Road

DL30TR

Crossfield Road

DL30GY

Darrowby Drive

DL39UX

Ellerton Close

DL39RN

Kirkstall Crescent

DL30GT

Hensfield Grove

DL39ET

Hill Garth

DL30TY

Sandriggs

DL30SP

West Auckland Road

DL39SQ

Blanchland Green

DL39HF

Newton Lane

DL39RY

Bylands Way

DL30DA

Elvet Place

DL39RU

Whitby Way

DL39RP

Rosedale Crescent

DL30DG

Nickstream Lane

DL30JG

Witton Crescent

DL30GS

Therby Close

DL39RR

Rosedale Crescent

DL39SE

Selby Crescent

DL30TS

Bates Avenue

DL39SB

Eggleston View

DL39LF

Brinkburn Road

DL39SF

Eggleston View

DL39RJ

Dryburgh View

DL39RL

Rosedale Crescent

DL30RZ

Hartington Way

DL39AF

Waterside

DL39SH

Eggleston View

DL39ES

Forcett Street

DL30LN

Ivywood Court

DL30UD

Stooperdale Avenue

DL30UH

Stooperdale Avenue

DL30LQ

Auckland Avenue

DL30LE

Rye Hill

DL30DH

Warwick Square

DL30EB

Norham Drive

DL39HA

Newton Lane

DL39SG

Ampleforth Way

DL39LH

Brinkburn Road

DL30DX

Meadowfield Road

DL30JN

Brinkburn Avenue

DL30UB

Sandriggs

DL39LQ

Brinkburn Road

DL30DN

Minors Crescent

DL39RW

Waltham Close

DL36EB

Brinkburn Road

DL30LW

Bellburn Lane

DL39UW

Jedburgh Drive

DL30DP

Minors Crescent

DL39ED

Green Chare

DL30SR

Spring Court

DL30GZ

Darrowby Drive

DL39RT

Easby Place

DL30GX

Wederly Close

DL30BL

Redworth Road

DL30UL

Amiens Close

DL39RQ

Eggleston View

DL39EB

Green Chare

DL30BP

Hunstanworth Road

DL39SA

Finchale Crescent

DL30UA

Sandriggs

DL30QH

Granville Place

DL39UY

Hexham Way

DL39EW

Prior Dene

DL39UU

Jedburgh Drive

DL39RG

Eggleston View

DL30DY

Highfield Road

DL30BJ

Berrybank Crest

DL39HD

Newton Lane

DL30TU

Bates Avenue

DL30BW

Cottingham Court

DL30GN

Mansley Court

DL39HH

Newton Lane

DL30DF

Denton Close

DL30TZ

Sandriggs

DL30DB

Nickstream Lane

DL30TH

Bowen Road

DL30TX

Walworth Crescent

DL39TP

Malvern Crescent

DL30UE

Bates Avenue

DL39EL

West Auckland Road

DL30LH

Auckland Avenue

DL30JS

Milkwood Court

DL39SD

Selby Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.