Maxwell Close Darlington
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL1), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10414086.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £153,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6, E: 1, F: 2).
- Flood: 6 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darlington, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Holgate Moor Green, is about 560 m (0.3 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 47 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Neasham Road Surgery, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £103,500 | £103,500 | £103,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £51,975 | £49,950 | £54,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2024 | 4 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2023 | 14 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 7 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2016 | 10 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £103,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2015 | 5 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 15 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 16 Oct 1998 | 10 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £49,950 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 10 DL1 4JB | Semi-detached | £54,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (70% of about 1,480 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)
- NW of Heron Drive, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Meynell Road, not permissioned (930 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 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 4JB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL1 4HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 47 m and 48 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 4HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL1 4JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenby Avenue Eastbourne | 70 m |
| Car parks | Park Lane Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 58.6 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Neasham Road Surgery | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest James & Lindsey Clark Chemist | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Yarm Road (Dental Surgery) | 370 m |
| Hospital | Woodlands Hospital Offsite Rxp | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Firthmoor Section Office | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest K & H Family Stores Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holgate Moor Green 1.2 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dodmire Allotments 1.4 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Landscape at Cummins Engine Factory, Darlington, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape at Cummins Engine Factory, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Green Lane Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| East Flat Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| West Flat Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Toft Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Hell Kettles | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-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) | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Firthmoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darlington College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Express DL1 4NJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Mar 2026 |
| First Class Catering DL1 4ET | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School DL1 4NL | School/college/university | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Eden Cottage Residential Home DL1 4JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church DL1 4HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2023 |
| One Stop DL1 1XD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Eastbourne Care Home DL1 4JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Aldi DL1 1BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Greggs Of Gosforth DL1 1BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| J & LC Clark Chemist DL1 1BA | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Iceland DL1 1BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Lidl DL1 1BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Tasties DL1 1BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| The Community Hub | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| The Wheatsheaf DL1 1XN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Melsonby Crescent (29); On or near Harris Street (13); On or near Audrey Grove (10); On or near Cobden Court (9); On or near Kensington Gardens (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
Cobden Court · Elliott Court · Kensington Gardens · Cobden Street · Gilling Crescent · Melsonby Crescent · Audrey Grove · Gilling Crescent · Melsonby Crescent · Geneva Road · Milton Street · Lynton Gardens
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.