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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
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
53.58(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.69(+74%)
Shoplifting
28.3(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.5(+96%)
Public order
9.79(+12%)
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

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £104,250 in Rise Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rise Carr 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 Rise Carr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£247,500
Flats2£69,250
Semi-Detached16£132,500
Terraced30£85,250

10 years median price trend in Rise Carr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rise Carr.

All postcodes in Rise Carr

DL12ET

Leyburn Road

DL12GJ

Wadham Grove

DL12JL

James Street

DL12YU

Peterhouse Close

DL30HH

Thompson Street West

DL30QP

Whessoe Road

DL12HB

Arkendale Street

DL12YS

Pendleton Road

DL30NA

Brougham Street

DL12JE

Katherine Street

DL12YB

Nuffield Court

DL12HW

Gurney Street

DL30EJ

China Street

DL12EL

North Road

DL12PY

North Road

DL12YH

Thompson Street East

DL12HJ

Grass Street

DL12YQ

Emmanuel Close

DL30HL

Fulford Place

DL30QZ

Whessoe Road

DL12EE

Albert Road

DL12JJ

North Road

DL12JR

North Road

DL30LP

Denmark Street

DL30LU

North Rise

DL30XS

Meynell Road

DL12HU

Charles Street

DL12YY

Campion Road

DL30HD

Crosby Street

DL30QR

Meynell Road

DL12HG

Henry Street

DL30LX

Cumberland Street

DL30FD

Marske Grove

DL30LY

Cumberland Street

DL12EY

Askrigg Street

DL12GL

Redmire Close

DL12HA

Pendleton Road South

DL12JN

Stephen Court

DL30NN

Eldon Street

DL30NP

Eldon Street

DL30YQ

North Road Industrial Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.