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About

Eastbourne ward sits in the southwestern part of Darlington, primarily consisting of residential housing. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern developments, with a notable presence of semi-detached and detached homes. Its layout includes several local green spaces and playing fields, providing recreational areas for residents. The ward is served by local convenience shops and schools, catering to the daily needs of the community.

A key feature is the Eastbourne Sports Complex, which offers extensive facilities including a leisure centre and athletics track. The ward is bordered by the A66 road, a major transport route influencing its accessibility. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on family living. The local parkland includes paths connecting different neighbourhoods within the ward.

Area overview

On average Eastbourne has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastbourne is £39,234 per year. There are 2 schools in Eastbourne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eastbourne is home to around 6,354 people, with a population density of about 3,074.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastbourne Population
6,354
Population density
3,074.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.44(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.39(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.42(+171%)
Vehicle crime
12.28(+173%)
Public order
8.03(-9%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,480
86.26%
Other White
404
6.36%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
89
1.4%
African
53
0.83%
Other Asian
53
0.83%
Total population: 6,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,369
27.46%
Level 4 qualifications or above
973
19.52%
Level 3 (A level)
892
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
712
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
519
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 4,985

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
809
29.97%
Owns outright
718
26.6%
Social rents from council
538
19.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
481
17.82%
Other social rented
86
3.19%
Total households: 2,699

Property prices in Eastbourne

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Eastbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,005 up to £215,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£167,000
Semi-Detached49£127,000
Terraced11£120,000

10 years median price trend in Eastbourne

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

All postcodes in Eastbourne

DL14LT

Barden Moor Road

DL14UW

Grangemoor Close

DL14QT

Skipton Moor Close

DL14SP

Estoril Road South

DL14TE

Ridgewood Close

DL14HW

Huxley Grove

DL14NP

Harris Street

DL14QH

Emley Moor Road

DL14RZ

Holly Close

DL14WA

Redwood Close

DL14LB

Geneva Gardens

DL14SH

Lanethorpe Crescent

DL14HT

Geneva Road

DL14LE

Brankin Road

Data Sources

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