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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 81 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
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

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Heighington & Coniscliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £735,000.

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
Terraced15£197,500
Semi-Detached18£195,000
Flats2£308,998
Detached55£314,995

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

DL23UG

Council Houses

DL22LR

The Green

DL22LU

Walworth Road

DL13NB

Durham Road

DL56RZ

Westwood Avenue

DL23UA

Houghton Lane

DL22NY

Ash Lane

DL23US

Raby Chase

DL56SF

Walworth Road

DL13LU

Brafferton Lane

DL13LE

Lime Lane

DL23TX

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22UE

Back Lane

DL13NJ

Durham Road

DL22JZ

Merrybent Drive

DL56NU

High Road

DL56GL

Tamarind Close

DL13LS

Brafferton Lane

DL22NB

Staindrop Road

DL22XJ

Houghton Bank

DL56RY

Millbank

DL56GN

Juniper Close

DL56NZ

Home Farm Court

DL56RJ

St Michaels Crescent

DL23TS

Station Road

DL56NX

Grangeside

DL56PA

Redworth Estate

DL22LE

Merrybent

DL22UA

Back Lane

DL56BB

Clover Court

DL56AN

Orchid Drive

DL56TW

Tudor Court

DL22UB

Walworth Gate

DL56GS

Spindleberry Way

DL56GJ

Jasmin Grove

DL56RR

Pinewood Crescent

DL56RN

Greenhill Road

DL22UG

Houghton Bank

DL22NE

Coniscliffe Road

DL22UF

Houghton Bank

DL22UD

Walworth Road

DL22ND

Staindrop Road

DL56RW

Burnbeck Place

DL56GU

Elderberry Close

DL13FH

Strawberry Drive

DL13ND

Beaumont Hill

DL13LD

High House Lane

DL23UE

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23UP

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23UR

Summerhouse Back Lane

DL13AZ

Mulberry Avenue

DL13NF

Hartlea Avenue

DL23SQ

Tees View

DL13LX

The Cottages

DL22XF

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56PJ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL23TN

Cock Lane

DL56NP

Mill Lane

DL56PG

Highside Road

DL22JX

Coniscliffe Road

DL23SF

Bridge End

DL13FE

Huckleberry Close

DL23TT

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22LL

Ulnaby Lane

DL22YH

West Auckland Road

DL56SA

Westwood Avenue

DL56RQ

Judith Close

DL23UQ

Kiln Lane

DL22LN

West Close

DL23SJ

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56GP

Cypress Grove

DL23TR

The Green

DL56PT

Beech Crescent

DL22XQ

Batt Lane

DL56PR

Redworth Road

DL13LG

Catkill Lane

DL13LQ

Catkill Lane

DL56RD

South View

DL22TY

Walworth Road

DL56SB

The Orchard

DL22LT

Staindrop Road

DL56NJ

Batt Lane

DL56PW

Station Road

DL56QQ

New Lane

DL56PQ

Hopelands

DL23TU

Raby Cottages

DL23TH

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL56RH

Twinsburn Close

DL56NT

Surtees Road

DL13FQ

Raspberry Grove

DL23SG

Heighington & Coniscliffe

DL22XW

Coatham Lane

DL23TJ

Cock Lane

DL22LB

Merrybent

DL13BP

Dewberry Lane

DL56RA

West Green

DL22LY

Walworth Road

DL13LZ

Durham Road

Data Sources

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