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About

North Road ward lies directly north of Darlington's town centre, anchored by its namesake thoroughfare. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It is served by the historic North Road railway station, which operates on the heritage line. The local economy includes several small, independent businesses and shops lining the main road, catering to daily needs.

The ward contains the large Eastbourne Sports Complex, providing recreational facilities for the community. Residential streets branch off from the central corridor, with some areas bordering open green spaces. The ward's structure is defined by its proximity to both the town centre and major transport links, including the main railway line to the north. This creates a practical, settled neighbourhood with a distinct local identity.

Area overview

On average North Road has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 372 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Road is £37,907 per year. There are 3 schools in North Road: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Road is home to around 6,212 people, with a population density of about 3,744.9 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

372

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North Road Population

6,212

Population density

3,744.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

179.01(+337%)

Anti-social behaviour

125.89(+451%)

Shoplifting

78.24(+544%)

Criminal damage and arson

52.32(+337%)

Public order

42.66(+386%)

North East average

Demographics

British

5,638

90.76%

Other White

223

3.59%

Other

0.98%

Indian

0.72%

Other Asian

0.55%

Total population: 6,212

Economics

No qualifications

1,244

24.28%

Level 4 qualifications or above

984

19.2%

Level 3 (A level)

910

17.76%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

798

15.57%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

629

12.28%

Total 16+ residents: 5,124

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

876

28.1%

Owns outright

759

24.35%

Owns with a mortgage

732

23.48%

Social rents from council

471

15.11%

Other social rented

189

6.06%

Total households: 3,117

Property prices in North Road

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North Road over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£247,500	£212,000	£231,563	£252,750	£271,250
Flats	2	£69,250	£65,425	£67,125	£71,375	£73,075
Semi-Detached	18	£132,500	£115,400	£120,000	£168,988	£186,500
Terraced	31	£87,500	£50,000	£60,000	£100,500	£162,500

10 years median price trend in North Road

All postcodes in North Road

DL30PR

Prospect Place

DL12HD

St Andrew Street

DL30LT

Wales Street

DL12HP

Gurney Street

DL12YE

Oriel Court

DL30LZ

Cumberland Street

DL30XU

Sheraton Street

DL30HQ

Thompson Street West

DL30NG

Zetland Street

DL30NS

Eldon Street

DL30PA

Westmoreland Street

DL30SJ

Stockley Close

DL12HQ

Somerville Court

DL12JH

Havelock Street

DL30QY

Carr Side

DL30RR

Longfield Road

DL12PS

North Road

DL12YD

Merton Close

DL30FE

Westmoreland Street

DL30HW

Crosby Street

DL13BB

Thompson Street East

DL30EN

Ruby Street

DL30SL

Kitching Grove

DL12JG

North Road

DL30PF

Eldon Street

DL30NU

Westmoreland Street

DL30SF

Ridgeway

DL30XP

Harry Street

DL12EZ

Askrigg Street

DL12UP

Cleveland Street

DL30NQ

Haig Street

DL12JS

North Road

DL30HR

Longfield Road

DL30RQ

Spring Hill

DL12PB

Cleveland Trading Estate

DL30RW

Elmfield Street

DL12YG

Downing Court

DL30RJ

Spring Hill

DL12YJ

Balliol Court

DL30NF

Zetland Street

DL30PY

Bonomi Way

DL30SA

Ridgeway

DL12ES

Leyburn Road

DL30QT

Whessoe Road

DL30NJ

Lansdowne Street

DL12EX

Leyburn Road

DL30SE

Huntershaw Way

DL30SQ

Ridgeway

DL30XR

William Street

DL12EW

North Road

DL12YL

Christchurch Close

DL30ND

Brougham Street

DL30RU

Longfield Road

DL12GQ

Cavendish Drive

DL12NY

Cleveland Street

DL30RD

Whessoe Road

DL30NL

Lansdowne Street

DL12HF

Pendleton Road South

DL12JB

Edmund Street

DL12UJ

York Street

DL12UL

Vulcan Street

DL12YR

Pendleton Road

DL30HN

Crosby Street

DL12HS

Shildon Street

DL30LS

Cross Street

DL30SH

Mewburn Court

DL30SN

I'anson Street

DL12JT

North Road

DL30PD

Cleveland Street

DL12HN

Gurney Street

DL12YT

Gresham Close

DL30EL

Peabody Street

DL12PT

North Road

DL12HE

St Pauls Terrace

DL12YP

Gonville Court

DL30HZ

North Road

DL30RB

Spring Hill

DL30RP

Whessoe Road

DL12EN

North Road

DL12EP

Pendleton Road

DL12JP

North Road

DL30HJ

Thompson Street West

DL30NX

Westmoreland Street

DL30RX

Percy Road

DL30XT

Bulmers Square

DL30FB

Westmoreland Street

DL30XA

Meynell Road

DL12EJ

North Road

DL12HR

Gurney Street

DL12PJ

Forge Way

DL12PQ

Forge Way

DL12PU

North Road

DL30RH

Lock Street

DL12JW

Richard Court

DL12YX

Homerton Court

DL30NW

Derby Street

DL30SD

Drinkfield Crescent

DL30SW

I'anson Street

DL30YG

Aquinas Court

DL12EU

Wensleydale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

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Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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