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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. 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
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

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £103,000 in North Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Road 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 North Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£140,500
Terraced35£90,000
Flats1£73,500
Detached7£205,000

10 years median price trend in North Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Road.

All postcodes in North Road

DL12PJ

Forge Way

DL30RU

Longfield Road

DL12EJ

North Road

DL30NS

Eldon Street

DL30QZ

Whessoe Road

DL12YJ

Balliol Court

DL30SB

Marsden Walk

DL30SH

Mewburn Court

DL12YD

Merton Close

DL30RP

Whessoe Road

DL30RX

Percy Road

DL30QY

Carr Side

DL12PL

Forge Way

DL30NB

Brougham Street

DL12PP

North Road

DL12HP

Gurney Street

DL30LS

Cross Street

DL30YG

Aquinas Court

DL30XA

Meynell Road

DL12PE

Cleveland Street

DL30NN

Eldon Street

DL30HJ

Thompson Street West

DL12JR

North Road

DL12EQ

North Road

DL12YZ

Campion Road

DL12NA

Riverbank Trading Estate

DL12UQ

Cleveland Street

DL30NW

Derby Street

DL12HS

Shildon Street

DL30LZ

Cumberland Street

DL12HG

Henry Street

DL12JP

North Road

DL12JH

Havelock Street

DL12HY

Aldam Street

DL12EX

Leyburn Road

DL12PS

North Road

DL30QR

Meynell Road

DL30RJ

Spring Hill

DL12ET

Leyburn Road

DL30XY

Chaytor Court

DL30EH

Dublin Street

DL30FE

Westmoreland Street

DL30QT

Whessoe Road

DL12HD

St Andrew Street

DL30RH

Lock Street

DL30RL

Ianson Street

DL13BB

Thompson Street East

DL30YQ

North Road Industrial Estate

DL30SJ

Stockley Close

DL30LY

Cumberland Street

DL12JE

Katherine Street

DL12GQ

Cavendish Drive

DL30SW

I'anson Street

DL30HH

Thompson Street West

DL30FD

Marske Grove

DL30NT

Westmoreland Street

DL12PQ

Forge Way

DL30NJ

Lansdowne Street

DL12PT

North Road

DL30ND

Brougham Street

DL12RU

Bob Harrison Court

DL12YP

Gonville Court

DL30HY

Primary Close

DL30NU

Westmoreland Street

DL12HA

Pendleton Road South

DL12EU

Wensleydale Road

DL12YU

Peterhouse Close

DL12GL

Redmire Close

DL30RD

Whessoe Road

DL12YT

Gresham Close

DL30HW

Crosby Street

Data Sources

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