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About

Park West ward encompasses a primarily residential area in the northwestern part of Darlington. The layout is defined by modern housing estates and cul-de-sacs, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. The ward is anchored by the large Morton Park trading estate to its east, a major local employment centre for industrial and commercial units. This creates a direct relationship between the housing areas and workplace facilities.

The area is served by several local schools and community amenities, including the nearby Beaumont Hill Academy. A notable green space is the West Park, a traditional Victorian park featuring a bowling green, playground, and ornamental gardens, offering a contrast to the newer residential developments. Transport links are provided by the A68, which runs along the ward's western edge, connecting it to the town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Park West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 404 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Park West is £52,089 per year. There are 3 schools in Park West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Park West is home to around 4,262 people, with a population density of about 1,945.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
404
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park West Population
4,262
Population density
1,945.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
183.72(+375%)
Anti-social behaviour
154.39(+607%)
Shoplifting
79.77(+582%)
Public order
57.25(+599%)
Criminal damage and arson
44.11(+287%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,934
92.33%
Other White
84
1.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.89%
Indian
37
0.87%
Irish
20
0.47%
Total population: 4,261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,736
48.76%
Level 3 (A level)
527
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
423
11.88%
No qualifications
391
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
227
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 3,560

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
44.67%
Owns with a mortgage
621
32.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
12.72%
Other social rented
129
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
40
2.07%
Total households: 1,934

Property prices in Park West

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Park West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached20£285,000
Terraced10£351,000
Detached12£487,500
Flats17£120,000

10 years median price trend in Park West

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

All postcodes in Park West

DL38PA

Coniscliffe Road

DL38HW

Greencroft Close

DL37HJ

Northumberland Street

DL15YG

Marlborough Drive

DL38QY

Blackwell

DL38EY

Hartford Road

DL38JG

Greencroft Close

DL38EE

Woodcrest Road

DL38PF

Flora Avenue

DL15YD

Marlborough Drive

DL15NW

Polam Road

DL15PB

Quaker Lane

DL38HB

Hillside Road

DL38HD

The Rise

DL15NG

Grange Road

DL37HP

Beechwood Avenue

DL38JD

Carmel Gardens

DL38EJ

Romanby Drive

DL38PP

Linden Avenue

DL15NQ

Grange Road

DL38EX

Coniscliffe Road

DL38DW

Carmel Road South

DL38TW

Bridge Road

DL38PL

Coniscliffe Road

DL15PA

Grange Road

DL38ES

Woodside Drive

DL15NE

Grange Road

DL37HW

Southend Avenue

DL38QS

Blackwell Grove

DL38PJ

Elton Parade

DL38DT

Ravensdale Road

DL38PW

Linden Drive

DL38QH

Blackwell Lane

DL38HF

Hartford Road

DL37HY

Harewood Hill

DL38DP

Linwood Grove

DL38EQ

Carmel Grove

DL38EU

Coniscliffe Road

DL38PQ

Elton Parade

DL38DU

Ravensdale Road

DL38BF

Greencroft Close

DL15JE

South Terrace

DL38DZ

Glenfield Road

DL38QT

Blackwell

DL38PU

Coniscliffe Road

DL37EE

Coniscliffe Road

DL37ES

Coniscliffe Road

DL38RE

Hadrian Court

DL15NN

Grange Road

DL38DF

Coniscliffe Road

DL38PG

Coniscliffe Road

DL38JE

Carmel Road North

DL38DR

Carmel Road South

DL37EH

Coniscliffe Road

DL38RB

Upsall Drive

DL37HR

Oakdene Avenue

DL37HE

Cleveland Avenue

DL37HL

Southend Avenue

DL37HS

Oakdene Avenue

DL38QX

Briar Close

DL38EW

Elton Parade

DL37HZ

Southend Avenue

DL15JP

Greener Drive

DL38HE

Hartford Road

DL38EB

Ravensdale Road

DL15JD

South Terrace

DL38QW

Blackwell

DL38FB

Park West

DL37HT

Southend Avenue

DL38QN

Carmel Road South

DL38EA

Ravensdale Road

DL38ET

Manor Road

DL38DN

Ayton Drive

DL15YB

Marlborough Drive

DL37HX

Harewood Terrace

DL38QR

Cypress Close

DL38HN

Cleveland Terrace

DL15NT

Grange Road

DL37RW

Coniscliffe Road

DL37HU

Harewood Grove

DL37UQ

Westcliffe Court

DL38DJ

Carmel Road South

DL38JQ

Greencroft Close

DL38PT

Knoll Avenue

DL38DE

Coniscliffe Road

DL15YE

Marlborough Drive

DL38QF

Blackwell Lane

DL15ND

Penny Lane

DL37RN

Coniscliffe Road

DL37HN

Southend Place

DL38FA

Park West

DL38ED

Ravensdale Walk

DL15YA

Marlborough Drive

DL38TN

Bridge Road

DL38DX

Draycote Crescent

DL38EG

Rustland Drive

DL15JG

Victoria Road

DL38QD

Blackwell Lane

DL38QJ

Grangeside

DL37HD

Cleveland Terrace

Data Sources

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