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Park East

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

DL15AH

Park Lane

DL15HS

Blackwellgate

DL15LE

Hargreave Terrace

DL15RL

Houndgate

DL15RN

Beaumont Street

DL19ER

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19NL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19QP

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37SD

Duke Street

DL37TW

Raby Terrace

DL11NH

Priestgate

DL19JN

Park East

DL37AF

Duke Street

DL37DQ

Larchfield Street

DL37RX

Duke Street

DL11NG

Priestgate

DL15AD

Feethams

DL15EN

Geneva Terrace

DL19SW

Feethams

DL19TF

Feethams

DL11SS

Haughton Road

DL19GB

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19PR

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19WQ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19WU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL15BP

Huntley Street

DL15EP

Belvedere Road

DL19ED

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19GA

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19QQ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19SX

Feethams

DL19WT

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37TJ

East Raby Street

DL11RU

Parkgate

DL11SG

Borough Road

DL11ST

Haughton Road

DL19HJ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19NZ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TS

St Cuthbert's Way

DL11SR

Borough Road

DL15EB

Clifton Road

DL15EQ

Grainger Street

DL15EY

Welbeck Street

DL19QT

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RP

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19ST

Feethams

DL19TX

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19UE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19WN

St Cuthbert's Way

DL36JH

King Street

DL15AA

Waverley Terrace

DL15AN

Coleridge Gardens

DL15LH

Pensbury Street

DL19SY

Feethams

DL37NJ

Skinnergate

DL37TG

Larchfield Street

DL11RS

Parkgate

DL15DY

Clifton Road

DL15QE

Feethams

DL19AP

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19GZ

Park East

DL19NE

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19NU

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19PH

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37NB

Skinnergate

DL11NU

Tubwell Row

DL15JX

Bedford Street

DL15NA

Grange Road

DL15TG

Parkside

DL19EA

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19NQ

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19TB

Feethams

DL19UW

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37JD

Bell's Place

DL37RU

Duke Street

DL11SY

Hilda Street

DL11TA

Coburg Street

DL15EL

Hawthorn Street

DL15HY

Blackwellgate Arcade

DL15LR

Park Place

DL15TE

Loraine Crescent

DL19GG

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19RL

St Cuthbert's Way

DL19SL

Feethams

DL37PF

Prospect Place

DL37QH

Clarks Yard

DL37QL

Bucktons Yard

DL11PR

Northgate

DL11TU

Middleton Street

DL15EX

Chatsworth Terrace

DL15LX

Victoria Road

DL19LD

St Cuthbert's Way

DL37JJ

Bondgate

DL19HP

Park East

DL11NW

Priestgate

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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Crime

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Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

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