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About

Cockerton is a residential ward located in the western part of Darlington. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including traditional terraced homes and more modern developments. It functions as a local centre with its own high street providing essential shops and services for the community. The ward contains several schools and green spaces, such as Hundens Park, which offer recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the Cockerton War Memorial, situated at a central crossroads. The area has historical roots as a former village absorbed into the town's expansion. It is well-connected by main roads, including the A67, which runs through it. The ward maintains a distinct identity within the larger urban area, centred around its own commercial and community facilities.

Area overview

On average Cockerton has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 31.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cockerton is £43,519 per year. There are 4 schools in Cockerton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cockerton is home to around 6,325 people, with a population density of about 4,726.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cockerton Population
6,325
Population density
4,726.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.36(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.62(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.65(+37%)
Shoplifting
8.85(-24%)
Public order
5.38(-34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,939
93.87%
Other White
156
2.47%
Indian
33
0.52%
Other Asian
25
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.4%
Total population: 6,327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,171
23.34%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,049
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
960
19.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
795
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
547
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 5,018

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
797
27.72%
Social rents from council
797
27.72%
Owns with a mortgage
761
26.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
342
11.9%
Other social rented
119
4.14%
Total households: 2,875

Property prices in Cockerton

Median price£147,250
Price per sq ft£162
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £175K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £147,250 (about £162 per square foot) in Cockerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £233,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cockerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£189,250£215
Semi-Detached40£157,500£179
Terraced14£118,250£122
Flats6£96,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cockerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129,000£87,000£112,000£85,000
2017£184,020£83,500£120,400£74,000
2018£185,545£107,000£112,000£80,000
2019£188,750£82,000£117,000£86,250
2020£178,998£55,000£122,000£85,000
2021£178,750£105,000£130,000£92,250
2022£215,000£80,500£155,000£112,000
2023£186,000£68,000£137,250£100,000
2024£250,000£62,500£140,000£100,000
2025£184,250£72,750£152,000£108,000
2026£195,000£105,000£160,000£121,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£176£124£87
2017£181£166£131£78
2018£185£113£137£91
2019£184£126£124£93
2020£205£109£136£94
2021£170£130£141£113
2022£202£125£159£126
2023£203£132£151£108
2024£196£139£166£112
2025£215£129£172£118
2026£104£150£185£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cockerton in the last year.

All postcodes in Cockerton

DL30DL

Minors Crescent

DL39EL

West Auckland Road

DL39SH

Eggleston View

DL39TS

Atherstone Way

DL39EN

Prior Street

DL39EU

Cockerton Green

DL39UZ

Kelso Walk

DL30BL

Redworth Road

DL39UR

Marrick Avenue

DL39SE

Selby Crescent

DL39RN

Kirkstall Crescent

DL39RX

Whitby Way

DL30DY

Highfield Road

DL30DW

Arundel Drive

DL30UJ

Mulheim Close

DL30BN

Hunstanworth Road

DL39XB

Jedburgh Drive

DL30TY

Sandriggs

DL30JE

Bates Avenue

DL39RR

Rosedale Crescent

DL39EZ

Newton Lane

DL30UE

Bates Avenue

DL30DQ

Nickstream Lane

DL30UH

Stooperdale Avenue

DL30UL

Amiens Close

DL30EB

Norham Drive

DL30DD

Chillingham Court

DL30TW

Leach Grove

DL30TZ

Sandriggs

DL39TZ

Sherborne Close

DL39UN

Malvern Crescent

DL30UB

Sandriggs

DL39UT

Tintern Avenue

DL39SW

Whitby Way

DL39SN

Whitby Way

DL39RZ

Finchale Crescent

DL39EJ

West Auckland Road

DL39AA

Woodland Road

DL39FE

Cockerton Green

DL30UD

Stooperdale Avenue

DL30TT

Bates Avenue

DL30DH

Warwick Square

DL39RT

Easby Place

DL39UQ

Whitby Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.