Four Riggs Darlington
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (DL3), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10402803.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (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 86% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is North Road (Darlington), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, North Lodge Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blacketts Medical Practice, about 30 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 535 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2017 | GARAGE 85 AUTOCENTRE, 12 DL3 6LH | Other | £213,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (56% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Darlington Town Centre (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 81, BONDGATE, grade II*
- 44, BONDGATE, grade II
- 45 AND 47, BONDGATE, grade II
- 49, BONDGATE, grade II
- 67, BONDGATE, grade II
- THE BRITANNIA PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 12 - 18 Skinnergate, permissioned (340 m)
- Darlington Hospital South, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Northgate House, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 182 Northgate, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Darlington Hospital North, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Gas Holder, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Chesnut Street Car Park, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Melland Street, 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 31 October 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 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 6LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL3 7JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DL3 6LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 49 m and 52 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 6LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL3 6LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL3 7JT | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Four Riggs Darlington | 50 m |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Street Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 57.4 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blacketts Medical Practice | 30 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Darlington Pharmacy Bondgate | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regus | 170 m |
| Hospital | Darlington Memorial Hospital | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | North Road Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 21-23 Northgate Lloyds Bank | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Lodge Park 4.0 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hopetown 10 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dury Street Allotments 990 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 81, Bondgate, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m south-east. 149 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 81, Bondgate | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south-east |
| Bondgate Methodist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m south |
| Barclays Bank | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south-east |
| Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m west |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| West Cemetery, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Baydale Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Geneva Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Green Lane Plantation | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Hell Kettles | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Hutton Plantation | Wood | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 20 |
10 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Darlington College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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) |
| 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 |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Convenience Store DL3 6LH | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Best Afro Foods DL3 7JT | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Slaters Arms DL3 7JJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2023 |
| The Britannia Inn DL3 6LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Kebab Grill DL3 7JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Rootz N Kolture DL3 7JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Fazzs Indian Kitchen DL3 7JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Darlington Freemasons Hall DL3 6LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Kakaaki Mart DL3 7BJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| The Flameroom DL3 7JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| The Pasta Shop Darlington DL3 7PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| The Tap On Bondgate DL3 7JY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | Unknown | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Sim King Gaming DL3 6JH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Skape DL3 6JH | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| The Happy Place Next Door DL3 7PW | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 |
| Shoplifting | 99 |
| Public order | 42 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Commercial Street (282); On or near Parking Area (66); On or near Raby Terrace (27); On or near Eskdale Street (20); On or near Portland Place (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 50% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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
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 6LH: 13 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- DL3 7JT: 2 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- DL3 6LP: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Temperance Place · Upper Archer Street · Woodland Road · Shutts Court · Archer Street · Larchfield Street · A68 · Shutts Court · Salt Yard · Greenbank Road · Bondgate · Maude 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.