Carr Side Darlington
6 addresses across 1 postcode (DL3), about 40 m long. USRN 10403711.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £55,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, E: 1).
- 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 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 750 m (0.5 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 58 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Denmark Street Surgery, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 118 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2009 | 4 DL3 0QY | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 6 DL3 0QY | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 6 Oct 1998 | 6 DL3 0QY | Terraced | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (330 m)
- Signal House Whesseo Road, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Former Corus Site, Whessoe Road, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Eldon Street, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 6 addresses are between 58 m and 59 m above sea level (59 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 0QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Heighington 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elmtree Street Rise Carr | 80 m |
| Car parks | Chesnut Street Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 55.7 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denmark Street Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Road Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Darlington Memorial Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | North Road Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North End Recreation Ground 8.9 ha | 20 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Honeypot Lane Allotments 5,610 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is North Road Railway Station (Now Railway Museum), a listed building (Grade II*), 840 m (0.5 miles) south. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 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* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Goods Shed East South East of North Road Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| West Cemetery, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Tutin Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Beaumont Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Hutton Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Skerningham Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Copshaw Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 620 m (0.4 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 |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 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 |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, 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 |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Darlington College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park DL3 0SW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| St George's Bridge Centre DL3 0RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Rise Carr College DL3 0NS | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| The Kings Centre DL3 0QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Kings Food Bank DL3 0QT | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Asha News DL3 0RP | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| T A Mini Market Ltd DL3 0NA | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Elderwood DL3 0FB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| McDonalds DL3 0YQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Mr Chippy DL3 0NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eldon Place (33); On or near Prospect Place (25); On or near Spring Hill (18); On or near Elmtree Street (15); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 70% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 26% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 43% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 47% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 0QY: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Spring Hill · I'anson Street · Lock Street · Prospect Place · Elmtree Street · Eldon Place · Harry Street · Haig Street · Cricket Field Row · Sheraton Street · Eldon Street · Marske Grove
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.