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Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge

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About

Faverdale is an industrial and residential area on Darlington's northwestern edge. It contains a large business park focused on logistics and manufacturing, alongside modern housing estates built from the late 20th century onward. The landscape is largely flat, with the main railway line to the north and the River Skerne flowing through. The area's development is closely tied to its transport links and proximity to the A1(M) motorway.

Heighington and Sadberge are historic villages now incorporated into Darlington's borough. Heighington sits on a hill with a notable green and a medieval church. Sadberge, once the capital of its own wapentake, retains a quiet, linear layout along a main street. Both are surrounded by open farmland, contrasting with the more urban Faverdale. The area's geology includes a noticeable ridge upon which Heighington is situated.

Area overview

On average Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge is £61,793 per year. There are 6 schools in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge is home to around 9,657 people, with a population density of about 72.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge Population
9,657
Population density
72.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.27(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.71(+4%)
Shoplifting
13.67(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(-26%)
Other theft
6.83(+5%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,190
95.18%
Other White
111
1.15%
Indian
63
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.42%
Total population: 9,655

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,088
39.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,530
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,096
13.93%
No qualifications
904
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,870

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,650
40.04%
Owns outright
1,567
38.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
586
14.22%
Social rents from council
126
3.06%
Other forms of private rent
101
2.45%
Total households: 4,121

Property prices in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge

Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £630,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge 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 Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached126£296,000
Flats10£92,500
Semi-Detached62£192,500
Terraced38£170,000

10 years median price trend in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge.

All postcodes in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge

DL22ZF

Nenthead End

DL22LH

Mill Lane

DL22LX

Lawsons Court

DL22LY

Walworth Road

DL56TN

School Aycliffe Lane

DL14BS

Yarm Road

DL22LJ

The Green

DL22XL

Houghton Bank

DL22XU

West Auckland Road

DL23UE

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL30PP

Faverdale Industrial Estate

DL30UR

Roundhouse Road

DL56GG

Cherrytree Drive

DL56PU

Station Road

DL30UZ

Alverton Drive

DL56AX

Yarrow Close

DL56RA

West Green

DL56TW

Tudor Court

DL21SA

Darlington Road

DL22FG

Colpitts Lane

DL22WH

John'S Garth

DL22WQ

Browdie Road

DL22XF

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL30FX

Ward Court

DL13FJ

Bilberry Way

DL22GF

Alderman Leach Drive

DL22LF

Merrybent

DL22TY

Walworth Road

DL22UD

Walworth Road

DL22ZU

Juniper Avenue

DL30BQ

Clowbeck Court

DL56NR

Mill Lane

DL56PP

East Green

TS211LL

Mill Lane

TS211HX

Town Farm Close

DL14XZ

Morton Park Way

DL21SU

Norton Back Lane

DL22GN

Timothy Hackworth Drive

DL22LQ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22XB

Cow Green Lane

DL22ZT

Houghton Bank Lane

DL56AS

Buttercup Close

DL56SF

Walworth Road

DL13LG

Catkill Lane

DL22FQ

Shorthorn Lane

DL23SJ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23TX

Heighington & Coniscliffe

TS211LJ

Mill Lane

TS211LN

Mill Lane

DL22GD

Paradise Way

DL23TW

Durham Lane

DL30UU

Burtree Lane

DL56QE

South Cottages

DL13JG

Barmpton Lane

DL21SS

Abbey Road

DL22UF

Houghton Bank

DL22WF

Brinkburn & Faverdale

DL22ZH

Spar Box Close

DL21WA

Goodwood Close

DL22GH

Sans Pareil Square

DL22GQ

Raisby Lane

DL22JS

Nursery Lane

DL23UD

East View

DL30ED

Greensfield Close

DL30PS

Faverdale

DL56PR

Redworth Road

TS211HW

Folly Bank

TS211NB

Glebe Road

DL21TD

Stockton Road

DL22TU

Humble Carr Lane

DL22XX

West Auckland Road

DL23AD

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23UQ

Kiln Lane

DL30TF

Westkirk Close

DL30UW

Faverdale North

DL56NP

Mill Lane

TS211EX

Redmarshall Road

TS211HA

High Street

DL13BG

Dewberry Lane

DL13FP

Blackberry Grove

DL13LQ

Catkill Lane

DL13NE

Hartlea Avenue

DL22FL

Comets Garth

DL22ZP

Globe Flower Close

DL30PZ

Faverdale Industrial Estate

DL56AN

Orchid Drive

DL56RJ

St Michaels Crescent

DL56RU

Eden Close

DL13JP

Bishopton Lane

DL14WB

Alderman Best Way

DL21RZ

West Row

DL22GL

Tillage Green

DL23TA

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23TS

Station Road

DL30EG

Charnwood Drive

DL56PH

Hopelands

TS211LY

Sadberge & Middleton St George

DL13AZ

Mulberry Avenue

DL21SP

Norton Road

DL21SW

Norton Road

Data Sources

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