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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
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
29.43(+29%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.54(-43%)
Shoplifting
21.86(+80%)
Vehicle crime
10.93(+143%)
Other theft
9.88(+52%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,604
96.84%
Other White
36
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.42%
Indian
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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Heighington & Coniscliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heighington & Coniscliffe 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 Heighington & Coniscliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£294,453
Flats2£308,998
Semi-Detached19£180,000
Terraced11£188,500

10 years median price trend in Heighington & Coniscliffe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heighington & Coniscliffe.

All postcodes in Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL13LB

South View

DL23TZ

Houghton Lane

DL13LU

Brafferton Lane

DL22JZ

Merrybent Drive

DL22XY

West Auckland Road

DL13FL

Cranberry Way

DL22LB

Merrybent

DL22UU

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23UG

Council Houses

DL13FN

Gooseberry Grove

DL13LS

Brafferton Lane

DL22NB

Staindrop Road

DL13LA

The Green

DL22LD

Merrybent

DL22XG

High Road

DL22XZ

Burtree Lane

DL22UB

Walworth Gate

DL22XQ

Batt Lane

DL56RZ

Westwood Avenue

DL13FR

Loganberry Grove

DL23TJ

Cock Lane

DL23UJ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL13NB

Durham Road

DL23UB

West Side

DL56RB

Darlington Road

DL22LT

Staindrop Road

DL56GP

Cypress Grove

DL56GU

Elderberry Close

DL56PL

Hopelands Court

DL23TN

Cock Lane

DL56SB

The Orchard

DL23TH

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56GH

Hawthorn Drive

DL56GR

Aspen Grove

DL56RL

Twinsburn Road

DL56SA

Westwood Avenue

DL13LZ

Durham Road

DL13NF

Hartlea Avenue

DL56GS

Spindleberry Way

DL56RG

Snackgate Lane

DL56RT

Kieran Maxwell Lane

DL56RY

Millbank

DL22NE

Coniscliffe Road

DL22UE

Back Lane

DL22LH

Mill Lane

DL22LX

Lawsons Court

DL22LY

Walworth Road

DL56TN

School Aycliffe Lane

DL22LJ

The Green

DL22XL

Houghton Bank

DL23UE

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56GG

Cherrytree Drive

DL56PU

Station Road

DL56AX

Yarrow Close

DL56RA

West Green

DL56TW

Tudor Court

DL22XF

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL13FJ

Bilberry Way

DL22LF

Merrybent

DL22TY

Walworth Road

DL22UD

Walworth Road

DL56NR

Mill Lane

DL56PP

East Green

DL22LQ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22ZT

Houghton Bank Lane

DL56AS

Buttercup Close

DL56SF

Walworth Road

DL13LG

Catkill Lane

DL23SJ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23TX

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23TW

Durham Lane

DL56QE

South Cottages

DL22UF

Houghton Bank

DL22JS

Nursery Lane

DL23UD

East View

DL56PR

Redworth Road

DL22TU

Humble Carr Lane

DL23AD

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23UQ

Kiln Lane

DL56NP

Mill Lane

DL13BG

Dewberry Lane

DL13FP

Blackberry Grove

DL13LQ

Catkill Lane

DL13NE

Hartlea Avenue

DL56AN

Orchid Drive

DL56RJ

St Michaels Crescent

DL56RU

Eden Close

DL23TA

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23TS

Station Road

DL56PH

Hopelands

DL13AZ

Mulberry Avenue

DL13ND

Beaumont Hill

DL13NQ

Beaumont Hill

DL22LE

Merrybent

DL42QE

Mill Lane

DL22LW

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23US

Raby Chase

DL30UY

Burtree Lane

DL13FE

Huckleberry Close

DL23UP

Heighington & Coniscliffe

Data Sources

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