Skipton Moor Close Darlington
18 addresses across 3 postcodes (DL1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10403156.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 28 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 110 m away, and Holgate Moor Green (1.2 hectares) is about 200 m 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 39 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Neasham Road Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2020 | 16 DL1 4QT | Terraced | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 A (67% of about 1,130 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, 20 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 35 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 4QT | not in 2 or 3 | 14 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL1 4QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 21 | unlikely |
| DL1 4QU | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 5 / 14 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 39 m and 40 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 4QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL1 4QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL1 4QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chestnut Drive Firthmoor | 100 m |
| Car parks | Park Lane Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 59.5 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Neasham Road Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meds On Delivery Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Firthmoor Community Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Woodlands Hospital Offsite Rxp | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Firthmoor Section Office | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | K & H Family Stores Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,140 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Holgate Moor Green 1.2 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Lascelles Allotments 9,190 m² | 930 m (0.6 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), 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape at Cummins Engine Factory, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| South Park, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Green Lane Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| West Flat Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| East Flat Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Crossbank Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Hell Kettles | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 17 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 500 m (0.3 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 John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa DL1 4QE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Grosvenor Park Care Home DL1 4SX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Firthmoor Primary School DL1 4RW | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Hundal's Family Store DL1 4LL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Londis Food & Wine DL1 4SA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Dragon Place DL1 4SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Firthmoor Cafe DL1 4SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Edgemoor Road (23); On or near Kexwith Moor Close (21); On or near Pateley Moor Crescent (16); On or near Skipton Moor Close (16); On or near Emley Moor Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- DL1 4QT: 16 addresses
- DL1 4QP: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- DL1 4QU: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Buxton Moor Crescent · Masham Moor Way · Edgemoor Road · Pateley Moor Crescent · Barden Moor Road · Kexwith Moor Close · Helmsley Moor Way · Forest Moor Road · Chestnut Drive · Stocksmoor Close · Southmoor Close · Carlton Moor Crescent
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.