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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 moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
65
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

Anti-social behaviour
33.04(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.46(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.23(+19%)
Public order
4.9(-44%)
Shoplifting
4.9(-60%)
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

Social rents from council
797
27.72%
Owns outright
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

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £143,000 in Cockerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cockerton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£195,000
Flats4£72,750
Semi-Detached29£151,500
Terraced13£97,500

10 years median price trend in Cockerton

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

All postcodes in Cockerton

DL39UR

Marrick Avenue

DL39UY

Hexham Way

DL39AA

Woodland Road

DL39TP

Malvern Crescent

DL39TY

Malvern Crescent

DL39XB

Jedburgh Drive

DL30DU

Meadowfield Road

DL39SA

Finchale Crescent

DL30JF

Berwick Road

DL39SW

Whitby Way

DL39XD

Jedburgh Drive

DL30BH

Archdeacon Crescent

DL30DP

Minors Crescent

DL39HQ

Newton Lane

DL30DH

Warwick Square

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

DL39SB

Eggleston View

DL30TR

Crossfield Road

DL39TU

Atherstone Way

DL30BJ

Berrybank Crest

DL30DD

Chillingham Court

DL30EB

Norham Drive

DL30TH

Bowen Road

DL39EX

Newton Lane

DL39HD

Newton Lane

DL39SD

Selby Crescent

DL30TP

Sandriggs

DL39UJ

Branksome Green

DL39UT

Tintern Avenue

DL30DB

Nickstream Lane

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.