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Pierremont

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About

Pierremont ward lies in the southern part of Darlington, characterised by residential streets and local green spaces. The area is primarily known for its housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, serving as a settled community for many residents. Its layout is defined by several main roads that provide connectivity to the town centre and other districts.

A central feature is the expansive South Park, one of the town's largest Victorian parks, which borders the ward. This green space includes formal gardens, sports facilities, and a lake, forming a significant recreational area. The ward is also home to a campus of Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, adding an educational presence to the local environment.

Area overview

On average Pierremont has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pierremont is £40,072 per year. The median sale price in Pierremont is £127,000 (around £138 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,750 and £165,000. There are 1 schools in Pierremont: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pierremont is home to around 5,842 people, with a population density of about 6,820.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pierremont Population
5,842
Population density
6,820.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.21(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.22(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.21(+25%)
Public order
11.64(+42%)
Shoplifting
11.64(-1%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,033
86.12%
Other White
230
3.94%
Indian
130
2.22%
Bangladeshi
125
2.14%
African
54
0.92%
Total population: 5,844

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,476
29.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,007
20.36%
No qualifications
796
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 4,945

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,026
34.62%
Owns outright
904
30.5%
Owns with a mortgage
818
27.6%
Other social rented
94
3.17%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.63%
Total households: 2,964

Property prices in Pierremont

Median price: £127,000
Price per sq ft: £138
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £88K – £165K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £127,000 (about £138 per square foot) in Pierremont area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,750 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pierremont over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£357,500£219
Semi-Detached27£170,000£175
Terraced70£120,000£134
Flats8£78,500£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pierremont

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pierremont.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,000£89,950£121,125£68,475
2017£155,000£85,250£145,000£90,000
2018£240,000£50,000£157,500£77,000
2019£200,000£80,000£138,000£89,750
2020£155,000£62,500£140,000£89,975
2021£200,000£75,000£173,500£100,000
2022£178,500£69,250£171,500£107,500
2023£165,000£70,000£166,500£99,000
2024£178,000£84,000£155,000£108,250
2025£439,000£70,000£169,000£118,000
2026—£79,500£190,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pierremont.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pierremont.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£114£139£131£85
2017£156£119£139£101
2018£178£108£146£94
2019£176£106£140£103
2020£120£102£145£108
2021£191£147£158£112
2022£158£113£162£130
2023£204£112£151£126
2024£220£124£160£124
2025£243£108£175£134
2026—£104£183£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pierremont.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pierremont in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Darlington district.

Band A£1,663
Band B£1,940
Band C£2,217
Band D£2,494
Band E£3,048
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,988

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Pierremont ward.

Local councillors

James Stephen McGill

Pierremont - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mary Layton

Pierremont - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Harker

Pierremont - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party