Arnold Road Darlington
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL1), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10416341.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Denmark Street Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 840 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 170 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (53% of about 1,130 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)
- 213-221 Haughton Road, pending decision (90 m)
- Site East off Dumfries Street, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Eastmount Road Coal Depot, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Chesnut Street Car Park, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Gas Holder, not permissioned (910 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 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: of the 39 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 2PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL1 2BH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 46 m and 47 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 2BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL1 2PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexander Street Haughton Road | 40 m |
| Car parks | Chesnut Street Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 57 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denmark Street Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Road Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest S Leigh | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Darlington Memorial Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.8 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,370 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,600 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arnold Road Allotments 1.7 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Butler House and the Rectory | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Landscape at Cummins Engine Factory, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elly Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Geneva Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Hutton Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Ellyhill Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Toft Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
| Darlington College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 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 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whinfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier B&R News DL1 2JX | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Napoli Pizza Grill DL1 2JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Cygnet DL1 2LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Company Shop Limited DL1 2BJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
| The Phoenix Store DL1 2LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| China Cottage DL1 2LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Cygnet Health Care Ltd DL1 2LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Albert Hill Club & Institute DL1 2LZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| D A General Store DL1 2NR | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| P And V Bakers DL1 2PA | Manufacturers/packers | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alexander Street (34); On or near Throstlenest Avenue (31); On or near Westgarth Terrace (25); On or near Haughton Road (17); On or near Rookhope Court (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings P And V Bakers (manufacturers/packers, DL1 2PA) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 29 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Frosterley Drive · Alexander Street · Throstlenest Avenue · Rookhope Court · Cornwall Avenue · Somerset Grove · Wolsingham Terrace · Dorset Drive · Westgarth Terrace · Mcmullen Road · Essex Way · Gloucester Place
All the streets in DL1 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.