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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 404 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £390K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £765,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£487,500£263
Terraced8£364,000£170
Semi-Detached17£280,000£240
Flats14£120,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,950£115,000£221,500£179,950
2017£299,950£112,750£236,000£216,975
2018£360,000£99,950£249,000£234,950
2019£305,000£84,750£235,750£249,950
2020£385,000£83,500£225,000£300,000
2021£548,121£87,000£278,000£285,000
2022£515,000£106,000£274,500£312,000
2023£575,000£110,000£287,500£281,000
2024£375,000£97,250£267,000£265,000
2025£517,500£110,000£287,500£345,000
2026£390,000£122,500£257,500£384,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£161£183£170
2017£208£172£199£158
2018£210£163£192£146
2019£194£132£182£148
2020£226£156£198£144
2021£238£126£212£165
2022£253£179£238£178
2023£252£174£247£175
2024£249£180£234£184
2025£261£175£239£169
2026£265£175£274£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.