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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
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached8£247,500
Flats2£69,250
Semi-Detached18£132,500
Terraced31£87,500

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

DL12RU

Bob Harrison Court

DL12YA

Linacre Way

DL30LR

Cross Street

DL30RL

Ianson Street

DL12GH

Cavendish Close

DL30HP

Longfield Road

DL12YZ

Campion Road

DL12HH

Close Street

DL12PE

Cleveland Street

DL12PP

North Road

DL12HY

Aldam Street

DL12NA

Riverbank Trading Estate

DL12PD

Albert Road

DL12PL

Forge Way

DL30NH

Lansdowne Street

DL30XY

Chaytor Court

DL12ER

Redmire Close

DL12JD

North Road

DL30NT

Westmoreland Street

DL12JQ

Albert Road

DL30PB

Appleton Close

DL12YF

Girton Walk

DL30EH

Dublin Street

DL30NB

Brougham Street

DL12EQ

North Road

DL12UQ

Cleveland Street

DL12ET

Leyburn Road

DL12GJ

Wadham Grove

DL12JL

James Street

DL12YU

Peterhouse Close

DL30HH

Thompson Street West

DL30QP

Whessoe Road

DL12HB

Arkendale Street

DL12YS

Pendleton Road

DL30NA

Brougham Street

DL12JE

Katherine Street

DL12YB

Nuffield Court

DL12HW

Gurney Street

DL30EJ

China Street

DL12EL

North Road

DL12PY

North Road

DL12YH

Thompson Street East

DL30YL

Whessoe Road

DL12HJ

Grass Street

DL12YQ

Emmanuel Close

DL30HL

Fulford Place

DL30QZ

Whessoe Road

DL12EE

Albert Road

DL12JJ

North Road

DL12JR

North Road

DL30LP

Denmark Street

DL30LU

North Rise

DL30XS

Meynell Road

DL12HU

Charles Street

DL12YY

Campion Road

DL30HD

Crosby Street

DL30HY

Primary Close

DL30QR

Meynell Road

DL12HG

Henry Street

DL30LX

Cumberland Street

DL12NX

Cleveland Street

DL30FD

Marske Grove

DL30LY

Cumberland Street

DL12EY

Askrigg Street

DL12GL

Redmire Close

DL12HA

Pendleton Road South

DL12JN

Stephen Court

DL30NN

Eldon Street

DL30NP

Eldon Street

DL30SB

Marsden Walk

DL30YQ

North Road Industrial Estate

Data Sources

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