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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 252 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £41,109 per year. There are 2 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

252

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Park East Population

7,588

Population density

3,781.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

122.3(+199%)

Anti-social behaviour

94.1(+312%)

Shoplifting

42.17(+247%)

Public order

30.97(+253%)

Criminal damage and arson

30.31(+153%)

North East average

Demographics

British

6,433

84.75%

Other White

533

7.02%

Indian

1.13%

Other

0.91%

Other Asian

0.83%

Total population: 7,591

Economics

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

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

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £117,750 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	5	£300,000	£178,600	£241,000	£315,000	£355,000
Flats	3	£99,000	£72,900	£84,500	£112,000	£122,400
Semi-Detached	22	£138,750	£98,350	£123,750	£203,750	£288,250
Terraced	31	£100,000	£61,000	£79,500	£115,875	£152,500

10 years median price trend in Park East

All postcodes in Park East

DL19WZ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37LL

Duke Street

DL37UY

Outram Street

DL15LW

Park Place

DL15TJ

Humber Place

DL19JS

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TW

Park East

DL37PD

Shutts Court

DL11TN

Dalton Street

DL15AP

Wharfe Way

DL15DG

Roslyn Street

DL15LS

Swan Street

DL19PQ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19SF

Feethams

DL19XL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19ZB

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11AA

St Cuthberts Way

DL15AS

Tyne Crescent

DL36YJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37JB

Bondgate

DL15AL

Coleridge Gardens

DL15RP

Horse Market

DL15RX

Park East

DL19QB

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37JY

Bondgate

DL37TL

Powlett Street

DL15RH

Houndgate

DL15SF

Victoria Road

DL19SH

Feethams

DL19SJ

Feethams

DL19SU

Feethams

DL19ZH

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37BP

Portland Place

DL37DG

Eskdale Street

DL15NB

Grange Road

DL19FE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37TF

Larchfield Street

DL37UL

Larchfield Street

DL11RZ

Parkgate

DL15PX

East Row

DL15PZ

East Row

DL19EU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19HU

Park East

DL19WB

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19YX

St Cuthbert's Way

DL22BT

Eamont Drive

DL37RR

Coniscliffe Road

DL36SL

Queen Street

DL37BJ

Woodland Road

DL11PB

Stonebridge

DL11RR

Parkgate

DL11SJ

Sanderson Street

DL15AJ

Coleridge Gardens

DL15PW

Horsemarket

DL15RD

Beaumont Street

DL15TH

Lakeside

DL19BA

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19BD

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19JA

Park East

DL19RS

St Cuthbert's Way

DL22BY

Calder Avenue

DL22SA

Snipe Lane

DL11RX

Parkgate

DL15JU

Bedford Street

DL15JW

Victoria Road

DL15LQ

Huntley Street

DL19DJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19DN

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TG

Feethams

DL36SH

Park East

DL37BN

Coniscliffe Road

DL37LU

Post House Wynd

DL37QP

High Row

DL19WR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11SQ

Borough Road

DL19WF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15DH

Chatsworth Terrace

DL15TY

Ribble Drive

DL19FS

St Cuthbert's Way

DL22BX

Foss Court

DL37DN

Napier Street

DL19XF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11NR

Northgate

DL15BH

Shakespeare Road

DL37TR

East Raby Street

DL19AQ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19BE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19PU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19UF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19UL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19PX

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19SQ

Feethams

DL15QT

Feethams

DL15SX

Beaumont Street West

DL15JN

Victoria Road

DL19HH

Park East

DL15TP

Ribble Drive

DL15UB

Ribble Drive

DL15AE

Park Lane

Data Sources

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

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

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