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About

Park East is a residential neighbourhood situated to the northeast of Darlington's town centre. The area is primarily made up of housing, featuring a mix of post-war semis and detached homes along quiet, tree-lined streets. Its layout provides a suburban atmosphere while remaining close to local amenities and major road links like the A167. The area is served by several local schools and has convenient access to the town's main retail parks.

A central feature is the large Eastbourne Sports Complex, which offers extensive facilities including swimming pools, gyms, and sports halls. Nearby, the grounds of Longfield Academy provide additional green space. The area is defined by its practical connection to the town's infrastructure, with the Darlington Railway Heritage Quarter and the mainline station being a short drive away for wider travel connections.

Area overview

On average Park East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 97 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 Park East is £44,350 per year. There are 3 schools in Park East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Park East is home to around 6,285 people, with a population density of about 4,157.6 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Park East Population

6,285

Population density

4,157.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

46.14(+19%)

Anti-social behaviour

35.48(+62%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.37(+17%)

Public order

7.64(-7%)

Other theft

7.32(+22%)

North East average

Demographics

British

5,453

86.71%

Other White

389

6.19%

Indian

Arab

0.97%

Other Asian

0.72%

Total population: 6,289

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,302

26.5%

No qualifications

1,076

21.9%

Level 3 (A level)

901

18.34%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

725

14.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

517

10.52%

Total 16+ residents: 4,914

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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £765,000.

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
Semi-Detached	21	£145,000	£110,000	£135,000	£185,000	£290,000
Terraced	28	£103,500	£59,800	£82,500	£127,750	£188,875
Flats	6	£98,250	£95,000	£95,375	£113,125	£123,125
Detached	4	£340,000	£252,100	£296,500	£465,000	£705,000

10 years median price trend in Park East

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Property prices in Park East

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