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Harrowgate Hill

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About

Harrowgate Hill is a residential ward located in the southeastern part of Darlington, primarily situated on rising ground above the River Skerne. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from terraced streets to semi-detached and detached homes built across different decades. Its layout includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the main thoroughfares being Haughton Road and Neasham Road, which provide key transport links into the town centre.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the grounds of the former Hurworth House and the playing fields at Eastbourne Sports Complex. A notable local feature is the Hurworth Burn reservoir, which lies just to the east and influences the area's topography. Educational facilities, such as schools and a campus of Darlington College, are significant elements within the community, alongside various places of worship serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Harrowgate Hill has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harrowgate Hill is £48,371 per year. The median sale price in Harrowgate Hill is £156,000 (around £178 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,000 and £224,995. There are 1 schools in Harrowgate Hill: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harrowgate Hill is home to around 6,470 people, with a population density of about 3,116 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harrowgate Hill Population
6,470
Population density
3,116 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.79(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.14(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.91(+22%)
Other theft
6.49(+8%)
Public order
6.34(-23%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,163
95.23%
Other White
92
1.42%
Indian
53
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,409
26.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,144
21.72%
No qualifications
838
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
820
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
492
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 5,267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,117
40.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,024
37.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
12.12%
Other social rented
108
3.93%
Social rents from council
80
2.91%
Total households: 2,747

Property prices in Harrowgate Hill

Median price: £156,000
Price per sq ft: £178
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £136K – £225K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Harrowgate Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harrowgate Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£260,000£230
Semi-Detached61£155,000£176
Terraced15£98,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harrowgate Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrowgate Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,750£110,000£84,000
2017£205,000£122,750£66,000
2018£192,475£119,000£78,000
2019£225,000£114,500£73,500
2020£210,000£121,500£90,000
2021£243,500£136,000£89,750
2022£244,000£130,001£110,000
2023£220,000£134,500£102,000
2024£260,250£141,000£113,750
2025£273,995£160,000£130,000
2026£235,000£150,000£102,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harrowgate Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrowgate Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£119£78
2017£182£129£84
2018£167£136£90
2019£175£136£84
2020£195£133£95
2021£194£149£95
2022£218£149£113
2023£237£161£114
2024£215£164£113
2025£229£173£149
2026£208£201£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harrowgate Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harrowgate Hill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.

Band A£1,663
Band B£1,940
Band C£2,217
Band D£2,494
Band E£3,048
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,988

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Harrowgate Hill ward.

Local councillors

Anna-Maria Toms

Harrowgate Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Richard Lawley

Harrowgate Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Roz Henderson

Harrowgate Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

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