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About

Park East ward covers the eastern side of Darlington, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods developed in the 20th century. The area is defined by its grid-like street patterns and a mix of housing types, including terraced homes, semis, and some modern estates. It contains several local schools and community facilities, serving the daily needs of its residents. The ward is bordered by major transport routes, including the A66, which shapes its eastern edge.

A significant green space is Eastbourne Park, providing recreational grounds and sports facilities. The local economy is supported by a range of small retail parades and services along key roads like Neasham Road. The ward includes the cemeteries on Carmel Road, which serve the wider town. Residential life here is characterised by its proximity to both the town centre and more open countryside towards the Tees Valley.

Area overview

On average Park East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 258 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 40.4% 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 £41,105 per year. The median sale price in Park East is £120,074 (around £127 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,000 and £158,000. There are 1 schools in Park East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Park East is home to around 7,588 people, with a population density of about 3,781.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
258
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park East Population
7,588
Population density
3,781.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
124.01(+221%)
Anti-social behaviour
96.73(+343%)
Shoplifting
44.28(+278%)
Public order
33.21(+305%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.42(+184%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,433
84.75%
Other White
533
7.02%
Indian
86
1.13%
Other
69
0.91%
Other Asian
63
0.83%
Total population: 7,591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,436
23.89%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,434
23.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,071
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
902
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
653
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 6,010

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
959
26.73%
Owns with a mortgage
754
21.01%
Owns outright
713
19.87%
Social rents from council
670
18.67%
Other social rented
397
11.06%
Total households: 3,588

Property prices in Park East

Median price: £120,074
Price per sq ft: £127
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £95K – £158K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £120,074 (about £127 per square foot) in Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£240,000£214
Semi-Detached27£140,000£161
Terraced36£95,750£101

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£82,500£124,000£71,750
2017£134,500£100,000£114,500£72,000
2018£205,000£58,000£119,500£69,475
2019£135,000£78,500£108,000£71,000
2020£200,000£65,000£111,625£68,750
2021£132,000£94,950£133,000£76,850
2022£175,000£79,950£134,000£89,950
2023£155,000£55,000£130,000£100,000
2024£165,000£77,500£110,000£95,000
2025£315,000£70,000£145,000£95,500
2026£185,000—£132,500£95,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£170£116£68
2017£149£155£131£75
2018£183£135£113£79
2019£151£152£122£76
2020£160£137£120£78
2021£145£180£137£79
2022£147£164£154£97
2023£185£115£146£106
2024£176£119£134£107
2025£196£134£163£101
2026£205—£159£106
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park East 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 Park East ward.

Local councillors

Libby McCollom

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew Roche

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael Robert Nicholson

Park East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Park East

DL37BN

Coniscliffe Road

DL37JJ

Bondgate

DL15BJ

Tennyson Gardens

DL19UD

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11RR

Parkgate

DL19UF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15TW

Eden Crescent

DL15SP

Victoria Road

DL19GA

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19UB

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11SY

Hilda Street

DL19DH

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11SW

Borough Road

DL19HG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11SB

Borough Road

DL11FG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19UG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15EU

Milner Road

DL15EX

Milner Road

DL19QE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37AA

Duke Street

DL19LB

Park East

DL15JR

Victoria Embankment

DL19EZ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19UW

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19DU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37DX

Park East

DL15LR

Park Place

DL11SS

Haughton Road

DL19FF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19HF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15LH

Pensbury Street

DL37TF

Larchfield Street

DL19TX

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19ZE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19JX

Park East

DL11PE

Tubwell Row

DL15JS

Victoria Embankment

DL19ZD

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15TA

Parkside

DL19YG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TY

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11RX

Parkgate

DL15TZ

Ribble Drive

DL15EL

Hawthorn Street

DL37TS

Fairweather Court

DL37LP

Post House Wynd

DL37RL

Coniscliffe Road

DL19HJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37PD

Shutts Court

DL15RL

Houndgate

DL37QU

High Row

DL19XR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19QL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15DB

Hargreave Terrace

DL15DG

Roslyn Street

DL15DN

Rockingham Street

DL19AG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19NE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15QD

Church Row

DL15SG

Blackwellgate

DL37QP

High Row

DL19YF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15EZ

Welbeck Street

DL19XL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19SY

Feethams

DL15SZ

Beaumont Street

DL15SF

Victoria Road

DL15HL

Blackwellgate

DL15YR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19DJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11GA

Falstaff Court

DL19SD

Feethams

DL19HN

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15AG

Park Lane

DL19ZG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11SQ

Borough Road

DL11NW

Priestgate

DL37JY

Bondgate

DL37NG

Park East

DL11TF

Dalton Street

DL11TG

Steeplejack Way

DL15RY

South Arden Street

DL36JG

Commercial Street

DL19GP

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15DH

Chatsworth Terrace

DL19HS

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19QU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11NL

Priestgate

DL19TF

Feethams

DL19PR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19AP

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15EY

Welbeck Street

DL19SL

Feethams

DL19LG

Park East

DL11SG

Borough Road

DL11NR

Northgate

DL37DD

Outram Street