Rustland Drive Darlington
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10403859.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- 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 D; 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 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Carmel Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £740,000 | £740,000 | £740,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2017 | 2 DL3 8EG | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2016 | 1 DL3 8EG | Detached | £740,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 169 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, West End (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 50 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 8DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL3 8EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Linden Avenue West End | 60 m |
| Car parks | Feethams Multi-storey Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 58.4 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carmel Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wilson Alexander And Henley | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Darlington Memorial Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Darlington Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Shell Woodland Road Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Park 81 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Hummersknott Gardeners' Allotments 3.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 83 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Blackwell Grange Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Grange Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| West Cemetery, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| 1-8, Harewood Grove | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| St Clare's Abbey Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Coniscliffe Road waterworks | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Baydale Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Geneva Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Hell Kettles | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Murder Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Monk End Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carmel College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hummersknott Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mowden Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Mowden Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny On The Move DL3 8DQ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Flora House Nursery DL3 8PA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Elm Ridge Methodist Church DL3 8DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Earl Keelan House DL3 8PD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Latimer House DL3 8PD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Sir Charles Starmer House DL3 8PD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Ferndene DL3 8PQ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| One Stop DL3 8HR | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rustland Drive (4); On or near Petrol Station (3); On or near Hartford Road (3); On or near Pine Grove (1); On or near Carmel Grove (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Ravensdale Road · Ravensdale Walk · Linden Drive · Knoll Avenue · Woodvale Road · Pine Grove · Hartford Road · Woodcrest Road · Glendale Drive · The Rise · Linden Avenue · Carmel Grove
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.