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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
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
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

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

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)

Price distribution by property type for Park East 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 Park East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£300,000
Flats3£99,000
Semi-Detached22£138,750
Terraced31£100,000

10 years median price trend in Park East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park East.

All postcodes in Park East

DL15BA

Severn Way

DL19HL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TN

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37LG

Northgate

DL37YY

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11TG

Steeplejack Way

DL11TR

Northgate

DL15HL

Blackwellgate

DL15AR

Tyne Crescent

DL15DE

Leafield Road

DL19AG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11PD

Tubwell Row

DL15AQ

Park Lane

DL15PL

Blackwellgate

DL19GD

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19GF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19HF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19ZA

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37QT

High Row

DL11SD

Borough Road

DL15JQ

Victoria Road

DL15TA

Parkside

DL15TB

Parkside

DL19RN

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RQ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19UG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19YF

St Cuthbert's Way

DL22BF

The Lanes

DL37LB

Bondgate

DL15SZ

Beaumont Street

DL15YR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19FY

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19JU

Park East

DL19RD

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19SR

Feethams

DL19UJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37DD

Outram Street

DL37LH

Skinnergate

DL19RZ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19XR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL22BH

Skerne Way

DL37DW

Napier Street

DL11LX

Quebec Street

DL15AW

Arkle Crescent

DL15BJ

Tennyson Gardens

DL15BQ

Shakespeare Road

DL15TW

Eden Crescent

DL19JY

Park East

DL19RU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TQ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37LX

Skinnergate

DL19UT

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11LU

Crown Street

DL11SW

Borough Road

DL15EE

Clifton Avenue

DL15ES

Grainger Street

DL15JJ

Victoria Road

DL15JZ

Bedford Street

DL15TD

Parkside

DL15UA

Kingsbury Mews

DL19AZ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19HE

Park East

DL37DT

Barnard Street

DL37DE

Eskdale Street

DL37DP

Outram Street

DL37QQ

High Row

DL37TP

Raby Terrace

DL15TT

Hammond Drive

DL19TR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19EB

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19GX

Park East

DL19LP

Park East

DL37DH

Larchfield Street

DL11LS

Priestgate

DL11PP

Northgate

DL15PT

East Row

DL15TF

Loraine Crescent

DL19WA

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19EE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TA

Feethams

DL36JG

Commercial Street

DL37RL

Coniscliffe Road

DL37TN

Primrose Street

DL19RJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19WP

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19YT

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19JW

Park East

DL19PA

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15JH

Victoria Road

DL19SD

Feethams

DL19ZD

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37RG

Coniscliffe Road

DL11NF

Priestgate

DL15JY

Bedford Street

DL15SG

Blackwellgate

DL19PZ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RB

St Cuthbert's Way

DL36XR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37TE

Larchfield Street

Data Sources

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