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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 383 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in North Road is £100,000 (around £122 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £69,250 and £147,500. There are 2 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
383
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Road Population
6,212
Population density
3,744.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
184(+376%)
Anti-social behaviour
130.88(+499%)
Shoplifting
84.19(+620%)
Criminal damage and arson
51.67(+353%)
Public order
46.84(+472%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,638
90.76%
Other White
223
3.59%
Other
61
0.98%
Indian
45
0.72%
Other Asian
34
0.55%
Total population: 6,212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £100,000
Price per sq ft: £122
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £69K – £148K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £122 per square foot) in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£248,500£229
Semi-Detached14£154,000£186
Terraced41£90,000£100
Flats1£68,000£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£50,000£122,000£61,000
2017£189,000£63,000£114,000£65,000
2018£164,750£84,000£120,500£62,800
2019£175,000£65,000£110,000£67,000
2020£180,000£65,500£120,000£60,250
2021£196,000£70,000£123,500£70,000
2022£190,000£58,000£125,000£77,500
2023£217,500£58,750£125,000£75,000
2024£226,500£83,000£125,000£79,750
2025£233,750£73,500£136,750£90,000
2026£275,000£68,000£170,000£82,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£137£157£88
2017£148£136£134£76
2018£173£118£133£76
2019£168£160£131£78
2020£167£128£151£76
2021£179£143£145£79
2022£214£106£149£98
2023£181£103£167£99
2024£237£152£166£92
2025£223£171£179£96
2026£261£129£196£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Road 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 North Road ward.

Local councillors

Anne-Marie Curry

North Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Hilary Allen

North Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

James Coe

North Road - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats