Appleton Close Darlington
29 addresses across 1 postcode (DL3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10402532.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 20, D: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Darlington costs £2,494 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is North Road (Darlington), about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, and Hopetown (10 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 58 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Denmark Street Surgery, about 240 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 419 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (28). Built: 1991-1995 (26); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28).
Council tax
What each band costs in Darlington in 2026-27: Band D £2,494 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,663 | £1,940 | £2,217 | £2,494 | £3,048 | £3,602 | £4,156 | £4,988 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (94% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Rise Carr Club, Eldon Place, permissioned (130 m)
- Eldon Street, not permissioned (180 m)
- Signal House Whesseo Road, permissioned (200 m)
- Former Corus Site, Whessoe Road, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Eastmount Road Coal Depot, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 57 m and 58 m above sea level (58 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 0PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derby Street North Road (Darlington) | 30 m |
| Car parks | Chesnut Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 56 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denmark Street Surgery | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Road Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Darlington Memorial Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | North Road Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hopetown 10 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North End Recreation Ground 8.9 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Five Archers Allotments 9,530 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is North Road Railway Station (Now Railway Museum), a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) south. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Road Railway Station (Now Railway Museum) | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Goods Shed East South East of North Road Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Skerne Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| West Cemetery, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Hutton Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Beaumont Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Tutin Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Skerningham Plantation | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Ellyhill Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 29 | 29 |
None of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Darlington: see them on the Darlington page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Longfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Darlington College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Haughton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood DL3 0FB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Mr Chippy DL3 0NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| McDonalds DL3 0YQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Rise Carr College DL3 0NS | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Pizza Palace DL1 2PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| T A Mini Market Ltd DL3 0NA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Kandy Grills And Desserts DL1 2PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Hong Tu Chinese Takeaway DL1 2EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| MFG Morrisons Daily Darlington North Road DL1 2PY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| North Road Fish Bar DL1 2EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express DL1 2PT | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd DL1 2PY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Jillys DL1 2EJ | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Kings Centre DL3 0QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 |
| Shoplifting | 57 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Denmark Street (86); On or near Wales Street (49); On or near Haig Street (45); On or near Lansdowne Street (36); On or near Eldon Place (33).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DL3 0PB: 29 addresses of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cross Street · Derby Street · Marske Grove · Eldon Street · North Road · Wales Street · Westmoreland Street · Denmark Street · Eldon Place · Cricket Field Row · Harry Street · Sheraton Street
All the streets in DL3 and across Darlington.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.