Dalkeith Close Darlington
46 addresses across 3 postcodes (DL3), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10402718.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £354,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (C: 34, D: 5).
- 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 E; 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 46 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Carmel Medical Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £354,000 | £354,000 | £354,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £120,500 | £120,500 | £120,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2022 | 4 DL3 8BN | Detached | £354,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1996 | 8 DL3 8BN | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 14 Jul 1995 | 8 DL3 8BN | Detached | £120,500 |
Energy performance certificates
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 39 m². Most common: Flat (37); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (22); 1983-1990 (14); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (26); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 1 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 4 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 5 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 6 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 7 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 8 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 8, Dalkeith Close
- 12 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 14 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 21 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 22 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 27 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 32 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 33 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 34 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 35 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 36 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 37 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
- 40 Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Close
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 E (32% of about 770 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.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 51 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 8BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL3 8BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL3 8DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Heighington 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garthorne Avenue Mowden | 120 m |
| Car parks | Feethams Multi-storey Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 10.9 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 57.4 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carmel Medical Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wilson Alexander And Henley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | West Park Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Cockerton Police Office | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Mowden Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,410 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bushel Hill Park 8,560 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hummersknott Allotments 1.7 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillclose Farm House, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillclose Farm House | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east |
| Coniscliffe Road waterworks | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| St Clare's Abbey Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| West Cemetery, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Baydale Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Morley Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Howden Hill Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Thornton Plantation | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Hell Kettles | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 | 45 | 46 |
1 of the street's 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hummersknott Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Carmel College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Mowden Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mowden Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyvern Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalkeith House DL3 8DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Mowden Chinese DL3 9XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Model T DL3 9XT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Mowden Park Fisheries DL3 9XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Co-op DL3 9XT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Cooplands Bakery DL3 9XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Mowden Coffee House DL3 9XT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hummersknott Academy DL3 8AR | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (31); On or near Carisbrooke Walk (18); On or near Garthorne Avenue (4); On or near Yiewsley Drive (3); On or near St Ninian'S Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 52% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Copse Side · Nunnery Lane · Garthorne Avenue · Leith Road · St Ninian's Close · Cramond Close · Hanover Close · Carisbrooke Walk · Tees Grange Avenue · West View · Holyrood Avenue · Sutton Close
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.