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College & Park West

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About

College & Park West is a primarily residential ward to the west of Darlington town centre, where streets of mid- and late‑20th‑century housing sit alongside older terraces. Local services cluster along Haughton Road and nearby side streets, with small shops, pubs and community facilities serving day‑to‑day needs. Darlington College occupies a prominent site on the eastern edge of the area, bringing students and training courses into the neighbourhood and shaping local footfall during term time.

The ward includes West Park, a public green space crossed by the River Skerne that offers maintained lawns and planted beds. In the park there is a small boating lake and a traditional iron bandstand that marks the park’s edge beside the main footpaths. Paths link the park to surrounding residential streets, and bus routes run along the main roads, providing direct connections to the town centre and rail station. The mix of education, pocket parks and local shops gives the area a neighbourhood feel while keeping central Darlington within easy reach.

Area overview

On average College & Park West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in College & Park West is £56,831 per year. There are 3 schools in College & Park West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). College & Park West is home to around 6,036 people, with a population density of about 3,880.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

College & Park West Population
6,036
Population density
3,880.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.74(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.44(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.8(-58%)
Vehicle crime
4.8(+17%)
Other theft
4.64(-23%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,452
90.38%
Other White
136
2.25%
Indian
124
2.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.75%
Irish
38
0.63%
Total population: 6,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,533
50.06%
Level 3 (A level)
765
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
12.15%
No qualifications
520
10.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
328
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,060

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,184
43.5%
Owns with a mortgage
864
31.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
15.36%
Other social rented
121
4.45%
Social rents from council
80
2.94%
Total households: 2,722

Property prices in College & Park West

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in College & Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £846,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for College & Park West 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 College & Park West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats31£120,000
Terraced23£310,000
Semi-Detached33£285,000
Detached15£358,000

10 years median price trend in College & Park West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College & Park West.

All postcodes in College & Park West

DL38EQ

Carmel Grove

DL38NG

Clareville Road

DL38NF

Neville Road

DL38RE

Hadrian Court

DL39NE

Thornbury Rise

DL38JE

Carmel Road North

DL37RD

Abbey Road

DL37SX

Langholm Crescent

DL37AR

Stanhope Road North

DL39PJ

Heatherwood Grove

DL38NL

Neville Road

DL37AZ

Trinity Road

DL38RH

Carmel Road North

DL39NS

Boyes Hill Grove

DL38NH

Breck Road

DL39NQ

Woodland Road

DL15NS

Kendal Close

DL38HP

Elton Grove

DL37AE

Glaisdale Court

DL39NF

Highbury Road

DL37HG

Cleveland Avenue

DL38EU

Coniscliffe Road

DL37HA

Cleveland Terrace

DL38EW

Elton Parade

DL38RB

Upsall Drive

DL38NN

Abbey Road

DL37SY

Fife Road

DL39NG

Thornbury Rise

DL38LR

Abbey Road

DL38HR

Cleveland Terrace

DL38QF

Blackwell Lane

DL38EX

Coniscliffe Road

DL38JQ

Greencroft Close

DL37ET

Coniscliffe Road

DL39NJ

Milbank Road

DL38JG

Greencroft Close

DL38EZ

Woodvale Road

DL39PL

Heatherwood Grove

DL37HT

Southend Avenue

DL38PW

Linden Drive

DL39PB

Pierremont Crescent

DL38NQ

Neville Road

DL38NE

Neville Road

DL38QD

Blackwell Lane

DL39PQ

Heatherwood Grove

DL39TG

Carmel Road North

DL38BF

Greencroft Close

DL38PD

Ashcroft Road

DL37UU

Trinity Road

DL37RB

Vane Terrace

DL37BL

Vane Terrace

DL37TU

Mayfield

DL39NW

Milbank Road

DL37AT

Vane Terrace

DL38DF

Coniscliffe Road

DL38PG

Coniscliffe Road

DL37BD

Cleveland Avenue

DL38ET

Manor Road

Data Sources

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