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About

Park East is a residential area located in the eastern part of Darlington, known for its mix of housing options. The neighborhood features a combination of detached homes, terraced houses, and modern developments, catering to a range of lifestyles. Green spaces like Eastbourne Park provide recreational opportunities, with walking paths and playgrounds for families.

The area is well-connected to Darlington town center via public transport and major roads, making commuting convenient. Local amenities include schools, shops, and healthcare facilities, serving the needs of residents. Park East offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere while remaining close to the town's amenities and transport links.

Area overview

On average Park East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138 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 of residents in Park East is £36,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Park East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

138

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Park East Population

6,285

Population density

4,157.6 per km²

Demographics

British

5,453

86.71%

Other White

389

6.19%

Indian

Arab

0.97%

Other Asian

0.72%

Total population: 6,289

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

746

26.68%

Owns outright

682

24.39%

Private landlord or letting agency

598

21.39%

Social rents from council

553

19.78%

Other social rented

148

5.29%

Total households: 2,796

Property prices in Park East

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £116,500 in Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £365,000.

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 Park East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£307,500	£249,850	£285,250	£327,500	£357,500
Flats	11	£99,950	£80,000	£95,750	£116,500	£144,250
Semi-Detached	21	£137,500	£85,000	£110,000	£225,000	£290,000
Terraced	32	£109,000	£61,400	£89,999	£132,099	£263,500

10 years median price trend in Park East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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