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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 69 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
69
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
32(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.68(+18%)
Shoplifting
17.81(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.11(-20%)
Other theft
7.56(+26%)
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 259 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £735,000.

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
Flats11£95,000
Semi-Detached72£196,298
Terraced50£173,750
Detached126£298,998

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

DL21JY

Darlington Road

DL22XB

Cow Green Lane

DL22NA

Staindrop Road

DL22TX

Walworth Road

DL30BB

Clowbeck Court

DL21RS

Hillside Terrace

DL22TZ

Cowfold Lane

TS211HQ

Sadberge & Middleton St George

DL30FX

Ward Court

DL22GA

Rainhill Way

DL22FL

Comets Garth

DL22TT

Glinka Grove

DL30QG

Faverdale West

TS211HA

High Street

DL22UH

Corner Bank Lane

DL22GP

Hunt Mews

TS211EY

Redmarshall Road

DL22XN

West Auckland Road

DL22GX

Winding Way

DL22UG

Houghton Bank

DL23US

Raby Chase

DL56RD

South View

DL42QB

Shildon Road

TS211FR

Elstob Lane

DL30QN

Brinkburn & Faverdale

DL56TL

Manor Court

DL30NZ

Gunnerton Close

DL56PD

High Road

DL21TD

Stockton Road

DL21TF

Church Lane

DL21TA

Stockton Road

DL13BQ

Beacon Hill

DL23SJ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23UD

East View

DL56NT

Surtees Road

DL30GG

Amberley Grove

DL22XG

High Road

DL22XF

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23SH

The Green

DL22WE

Avison Grove

DL30TF

Westkirk Close

DL22XH

Houghton Bank Lane

TS211HE

The Green

DL23UQ

Kiln Lane

DL23UE

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22ZP

Globe Flower Close

DL13LU

Brafferton Lane

DL56PE

West Green

DL22FD

Collingsway

DL21SB

Darlington Road

DL56RG

Snackgate Lane

TS211NS

Sadberge & Middleton St George

DL30UW

Faverdale North

DL30QQ

Faverdale Industrial Estate

DL22NY

Ash Lane

DL22AB

Jeremiah Drive

TS211LW

Mill Lane

DL56PT

Beech Crescent

DL22TU

Humble Carr Lane

DL30AW

Faverdale North

DL22GD

Paradise Way

DL22JP

Brinkburn & Faverdale

DL56TW

Tudor Court

DL22XR

Mansergh Road

DL22ZS

Pennycress Lane

DL22JS

Nursery Lane

DL22LE

Merrybent

DL22ZH

Spar Box Close

DL14JN

Yarm Road

DL13FH

Strawberry Drive

DL22GU

Catcastle Court

DL56RU

Eden Close

DL13FP

Blackberry Grove

DL13LD

High House Lane

DL13JD

Stockton Road

DL56GL

Tamarind Close

DL22GE

George Stephenson Drive

DL23UB

West Side

DL22NE

Coniscliffe Road

DL23TU

Raby Cottages

TS211LZ

Sadberge & Middleton St George

DL22ZW

Black Poplar Avenue

DL56BB

Clover Court

DL22RZ

Rokeby Road

DL21SU

Norton Back Lane

DL30QA

Faverdale Industrial Estate

TS211HB

Church View

DL13FN

Gooseberry Grove

DL22XD

Kennard Road

DL22WR

Smike Wynd

DL56GP

Cypress Grove

DL13FJ

Bilberry Way

DL13JN

Bishopton Lane

DL13FE

Huckleberry Close

DL56RS

Coatsay Moor Lane

TS211HJ

Folly Bank

DL21FH

Roseberry View

DL22GN

Timothy Hackworth Drive

DL21SG

East Close

TS211HW

Folly Bank

Data Sources

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