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About

Rise Carr is a residential district located to the northwest of Darlington town centre, situated between the River Skerne and the A1(M) motorway. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar semis and more modern estates, serving as a practical suburb for the town. Its layout is defined by several main roads like Carmel Road and Longfield Road, which channel traffic through the neighbourhood.

A notable local feature is the large, elevated cemetery on Carmel Road, which provides open, green space with views across the area. The district is functional, with local shops, schools, and services concentrated along its primary routes, catering to daily needs. The presence of the nearby motorway makes it a well-connected but sometimes audible part of Darlington's urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Rise Carr has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rise Carr is £36,264 per year. There are 1 schools in Rise Carr: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rise Carr is home to around 5,618 people, with a population density of about 4,522.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rise Carr Population
5,618
Population density
4,522.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.92(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.97(+101%)
Shoplifting
25.1(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.94(+75%)
Public order
10.15(+24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,067
90.19%
Other White
216
3.84%
Other
56
1%
Indian
45
0.8%
Other Asian
34
0.61%
Total population: 5,618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,139
24.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
893
19.25%
Level 3 (A level)
833
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 4,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
824
28.87%
Owns outright
652
22.85%
Owns with a mortgage
645
22.6%
Social rents from council
464
16.26%
Other social rented
187
6.55%
Total households: 2,854

Property prices in Rise Carr

Median price£95,000
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£70K – £150K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 (about £122 per square foot) in Rise Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rise Carr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£245,000£227
Semi-Detached17£140,000£174
Terraced34£85,000£96
Flats1£68,000£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rise Carr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rise Carr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£50,000£122,000£60,000
2017£189,000£63,000£117,000£65,000
2018£164,750£84,000£112,500£60,000
2019£175,000£65,000£111,250£62,000
2020£180,000£65,500£120,000£58,000
2021£196,000£70,000£125,750£68,000
2022£195,000£58,000£130,000£76,000
2023£217,500£58,750£121,500£73,000
2024£226,500£83,000£133,375£76,000
2025£233,750£73,500£135,000£90,000
2026£68,000£160,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rise Carr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rise Carr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£137£157£76
2017£148£136£134£75
2018£173£118£138£76
2019£168£160£131£75
2020£167£128£155£75
2021£179£143£145£77
2022£217£106£153£96
2023£181£103£171£95
2024£237£152£161£90
2025£223£171£183£94
2026£129£180£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rise Carr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rise Carr 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.