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Heighington & Coniscliffe

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About

Heighington & Coniscliffe ward encompasses a mix of rural and suburban landscapes on the western edge of Darlington. The area includes the historic village of Heighington, centred around its large village green and St Michael's Church, and the riverside settlement of Coniscliffe. Development consists primarily of residential housing, with some local shops and services catering to the community.

The ward is defined by the River Tees, which forms its northern boundary, offering riverside walks and open countryside. The area contains several farms and green spaces, maintaining a distinctly semi-rural character. Architectural styles range from older stone cottages to modern housing estates, reflecting its gradual expansion from traditional villages.

Area overview

On average Heighington & Coniscliffe has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heighington & Coniscliffe is £61,793 per year. There are 2 schools in Heighington & Coniscliffe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heighington & Coniscliffe is home to around 4,757 people, with a population density of about 60.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heighington & Coniscliffe Population
4,757
Population density
60.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.42(+53%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.01(-25%)
Shoplifting
25.23(+116%)
Other theft
11.56(+93%)
Vehicle crime
9.46(+130%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,604
96.84%
Other White
36
0.76%
Indian
20
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.38%
Total population: 4,754

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,557
39.9%
Level 3 (A level)
736
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
526
13.48%
No qualifications
481
12.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
296
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 3,902

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
872
43.71%
Owns with a mortgage
760
38.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
199
9.97%
Social rents from council
74
3.71%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.21%
Total households: 1,995

Property prices in Heighington & Coniscliffe

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £346K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Heighington & Coniscliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heighington & Coniscliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£328,725£224
Semi-Detached16£234,750£211
Terraced11£210,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heighington & Coniscliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heighington & Coniscliffe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£200,000£230,000
2017£225,000£168,000£163,000
2018£250,000£172,475£171,000
2019£260,000£167,950£167,500
2020£264,995£160,975£165,000
2021£299,950£170,000£180,000
2022£317,500£250,000£181,000
2023£289,975£202,475£177,975
2024£284,974£204,950£189,975
2025£310,000£187,500£200,000
2026£302,000£234,500£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heighington & Coniscliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heighington & Coniscliffe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£157£159
2017£166£164£171
2018£193£174£161
2019£198£189£159
2020£204£150£146
2021£231£189£172
2022£239£204£164
2023£240£208£182
2024£234£229£194
2025£230£220£197
2026£229£208£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heighington & Coniscliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heighington & Coniscliffe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Heighington & Coniscliffe

Is Heighington & Coniscliffe safe?

Heighington & Coniscliffe records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Heighington & Coniscliffe?

The median sale price in Heighington & Coniscliffe is £295,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Heighington & Coniscliffe?

Heighington & Coniscliffe has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Heighington & Coniscliffe?

Heighington & Coniscliffe scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Heighington & Coniscliffe sits around rank 20,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Heighington & Coniscliffe?

The average household income in Heighington & Coniscliffe is around £61,793 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Heighington & Coniscliffe?

Heighington & Coniscliffe is represented by 2 elected councillors: Gerald Garfield Lee (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul Crudass (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22ZT

Houghton Bank Lane

DL13FP

Blackberry Grove

DL23TA

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL13LA

The Green

DL23TP

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22LH

Mill Lane

DL13LJ

Barmpton Lane

DL56PF

Highside Road

DL56NN

Main Road

DL22XY

West Auckland Road

DL56PD

High Road

DL23SH

The Green

DL56GQ

Magnolia Close

DL30XN

Whiley Hill

DL22TZ

Cowfold Lane

DL22LD

Merrybent

DL30UY

Burtree Lane

DL56AX

Yarrow Close

DL56AS

Buttercup Close

DL22LJ

The Green

DL23UB

West Side

DL56TN

School Aycliffe Lane

DL22LX

Lawsons Court

DL30XL

Coatham Lane

DL56RE

Garthlands

DL23AD

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56NL

High Road

DL13FL

Cranberry Way

DL56NR

Mill Lane

DL56PS

Hall Lane

DL22LF

Merrybent

DL13FG

Blueberry Drive

DL23UH

North Lane

DL13BG

Dewberry Lane

DL56EA

Preston Road

DL56PL

Hopelands Court

DL23UJ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56PH

Hopelands

DL30XB

Burtree Lane

DL56PE

West Green

DL22TU

Humble Carr Lane

DL56RF

Millbank

DL22NA

Staindrop Road

DL23UW

Cock Lane

DL42QB

Shildon Road

DL56NW

Main Road

DL56RB

Darlington Road

DL22XH

Houghton Bank Lane

DL13LB

South View

DL56PU

Station Road

DL23UD

East View

DL56GH

Hawthorn Drive

DL56RX

Greenhill Road

DL56RS

Coatsay Moor Lane

DL22LW

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL13NQ

Beaumont Hill

DL42QE

Mill Lane

DL56PP

East Green

DL22XT

Walworth Road

DL56RL

Twinsburn Road

DL56QE

South Cottages

DL22NF

Staindrop Road

DL13FR

Loganberry Grove

DL22XZ

Burtree Lane

DL13NG

Beaumont Hill

DL13NA

Broadway

DL22LG

Coniscliffe Road

DL22UH

Corner Bank Lane

DL22XG

High Road

DL56GG

Cherrytree Drive

DL56GR

Aspen Grove

DL56RT

Kieran Maxwell Lane

DL23TY

Houghton Lane

DL13NE

Hartlea Avenue

DL22UX

Batt Lane

DL23SE

The Green

DL23TZ

Houghton Lane

DL22JS

Nursery Lane

DL13FJ

Bilberry Way

DL22NG

Back Lane

DL23TW

Durham Lane

DL13FN

Gooseberry Grove

DL23SL

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56NS

Red House Lane

DL22LZ

Back Lane

DL22NQ

St Edwins Close

DL56TL

Manor Court

DL22LQ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56RG

Snackgate Lane

DL56RP

Pinewood Crescent

DL22JY

Gate Lane

DL22XL

Houghton Bank

DL56RU

Eden Close

DL56SD

Vicarage Court

DL13NH

Beaumont Hill

DL22UU

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22UQ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56QX

Beech Crescent

DL56PN

Church View

DL22TX

Walworth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.