Killhope Crescent Darlington
22 addresses across 1 postcode (DL2), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10419222.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £256,420 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 21).
- 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 C; 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moorlands Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | £256,420 | £229,995 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | £302,095 | £232,745 | £382,995 |
| 2022 | 7 | £331,995 | £236,995 | £389,995 |
| 2021 | 2 | £304,995 | £274,995 | £334,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 1 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 17 DL2 2ZD | Semi-detached | £249,844 | New build. |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 20 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £262,995 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 24 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £229,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 22 DL2 2ZD | Semi-detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2024 | 14 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £232,745 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 15 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £382,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 11 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £302,095 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 9 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £299,246 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 7 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £311,995 | New build. |
| 23 May 2024 | 16 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £360,995 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 18 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £359,995 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 5 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £389,995 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2022 | 12 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 2022 | 3 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £236,995 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2022 | 1 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £279,995 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2022 | 6 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £294,995 | New build. |
| 6 Jun 2022 | 10 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £331,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2022 | 8 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £331,995 | New build. |
| 15 Oct 2021 | 2 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £334,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 4 DL2 2ZD | Detached | £274,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: House, detached (20); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2020 (21).
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 C (32% of about 1,500 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
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 22 addresses are between 61 m and 64 m above sea level (62 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL2 2ZD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Heighington 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Park Hospital | 100 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 55.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moorlands Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Park Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile At West Park | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Park Hospital | 170 m |
| Police station | Durham Police - Cockerton Police Office | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa, Tillage Green Cashzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 14 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Cockerton Allotments 2.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| West Cemetery, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Copshaw Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Morley Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Weezey Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Thornton Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Swallow Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 22 |
4 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 370 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wyvern Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mowden Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Hospital Catering DL2 2TS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School DL3 9HE | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Parmesan House DL3 9UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway DL3 9UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Dhadly Supermarket DL3 9UH | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Ali Store DL3 9UH | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Friends Lunch Club DL3 9SR | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Teeswater (144); On or near Wentworth Way (17); On or near Colpitts Lane (8); On or near Skerningham Avenue (4); On or near Chillingham Court (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 32% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 Parmesan House (takeaway/sandwich shop, DL3 9UH) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 29 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DL2 2ZD: 22 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Middlehope Way · Nenthead End · Smithsonite Street · Galena Lane · Spar Box Close · Balderhead Street · Thomas Sopwith Way · Skerningham Avenue · Colpitts Lane · Kennard Road · Chillingham Court · Edward Pease Way
All the streets in DL2 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.