Fryer Crescent Darlington
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10414084.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £198,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is North Road (Darlington), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whinfield Medical Practice, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £115,500 | £89,500 | £124,575 |
| 2014 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £85,000 | £70,000 | £100,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 14 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £198,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 61 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2020 | 48 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 24 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2017 | 14 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 23 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £124,575 | |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 50 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £115,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 20 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £89,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 24 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 15 May 2013 | 22 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2013 | 18 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2011 | 9 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 23 DL1 2DX | Terraced | £124,950 | |
| 10 Feb 2006 | 69 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | 22 DL1 2DX | Terraced | £119,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2004 | 51 DL1 2DX | Flat or maisonette | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2003 | 9 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 21 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £34,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2000 | 9 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2000 | 24 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 16 Dec 1996 | 9 DL1 2DX | Semi-detached | £37,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 51 DL1 2DX | Flat or maisonette | £24,000 | Leasehold. |
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 (60% of about 520 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 2AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL1 2DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 51 m and 54 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 2AN | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| DL1 2DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jesmond Road Whinfield | 280 m |
| Car parks | Chesnut Street Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 56.4 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whinfield Medical Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest S Leigh | 290 m |
| Hospital | Woodlands Hospital Offsite Rxp | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Darlington White Hart Cre, Redhall Cashzone | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,630 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.8 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springwell Terrace Allotments 1,080 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Butler House and the Rectory, a listed building (Grade I), 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Butler House and the Rectory | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| World War II bombing decoy control shelter 600m south east of Great Burdon Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Landscape at Cummins Engine Factory, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elly Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ellyhill Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Hutton Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Toft Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Fox Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Foxhill Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | 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 | 380 m | 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 |
| Whinfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Darlington College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Of God Hospitaller DL1 2DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Bewick House DL1 3HW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Oak Lodge Care Home DL1 2RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Haughton Green Post Office DL1 2DD | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Haughton WMC DL1 2DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Coffee@Haughton DL1 2DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2023 |
| The Grey Horse DL1 2DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Haughton Chippy DL1 2DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Hustle DL1 2DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Secret Garden Darlington Ltd DL1 2DF | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Highland Laddie DL1 2DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Education Village DL1 2AN | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Whinfield Primary School DL1 3HT | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whinfield Primary School DL1 3HT | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Shuttle And Loom DL1 3RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bishop Close (48); On or near Feetham Avenue (20); On or near Welbeck Avenue (12); On or near Gouldsmith Gardens (11); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 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 3 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
Fryer Crescent · Feetham Avenue · Welbeck Avenue · Gouldsmith Gardens · Bishop Close · Rose Lane · Whinfield Road · Dunelm Walk · Stockton Road · Rymers Court · Haughton Road · Troon Avenue
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.