Mickleton Close Darlington
44 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL1), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10419044.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 23, C: 2).
- Flood: 42 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 770 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Holgate Moor Green, is about 620 m (0.4 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 43 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Neasham Road Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 275 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); Flat (12). Built: 2020 (12); 2016 (11); 2012-2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (2).
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 (65% of about 1,940 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)
- Meynell Road, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Garden Street Car Park, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Dr Piper House, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Building Society Skinnergate, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Cattle Mart, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Melland Street, not permissioned (1 km (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, 41 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 4WH | not in 2 or 3 | 37 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL1 4UN | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 4UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL1 4WH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scargill Lascelles | 220 m |
| Car parks | Park Lane Car Park | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 58.8 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Neasham Road Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 380 m |
| Hospital | Woodlands Hospital Offsite Rxp | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Firthmoor Section Office | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest K & H Family Stores Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holgate Moor Green 1.2 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lascelles Allotments 9,190 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bank Top Railway Station (Main Building), a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Railway Station (Main Building) | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Landscape at Cummins Engine Factory, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Green Lane Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| East Flat Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| West Flat Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Hell Kettles | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-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 | 42 | 44 |
2 of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 210 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 280 m | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Firthmoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darlington College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa DL1 4XJ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Heron Foods DL1 4XJ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Crusty's DL1 4XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Doughlicious DL1 4XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rydal Care Home DL1 4BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| The Rydal Academy DL1 4BH | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Rosemary Court DL1 4UB | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| St Johns Church Of England Academy DL1 4UB | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Thirlmere Chippy DL1 4BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Darlington Manor Residential Home DL1 4AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| First Class Catering DL1 4ET | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Cleveland Sports And Social Club DL1 4DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Farmfoods Ltd DL1 4BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Ladbrokes DL1 4BN | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Neasham Road News DL1 4BL | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scargill (62); On or near Keats Court (51); On or near Mickleton Close (42); On or near Rydal Road (29); On or near Headlam Road (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Langton Walk · Headlam Road · Grassholme · Scargill Court · Scargill · Rydal Road · Ramsgill · Skeeby Road · Streatlam Road · Keats Court · Romaldkirk Walk · Selset Close
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.