The Assemblage Darlington
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL2), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10419213.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £321,951 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 15).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moorlands Surgery, about 1.9 km (1.2 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: 37 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 | 2 | £321,951 | £320,000 | £323,902 |
| 2024 | 3 | £252,652 | £199,452 | £299,950 |
| 2023 | 10 | £283,051 | £189,952 | £359,950 |
| 2022 | 1 | £399,950 | £399,950 | £399,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 5 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £323,902 | New build. |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 9 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 14 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £252,652 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 11 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 17 DL2 2ZQ | Semi-detached | £199,452 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 7 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £264,950 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 9 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £325,950 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2023 | 2 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £355,950 | New build. |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 12 DL2 2ZQ | Terraced | £199,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 2023 | 3 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £359,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 2023 | 10 DL2 2ZQ | Terraced | £189,952 | New build. |
| 15 Jun 2023 | 15 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £265,950 | New build. |
| 26 May 2023 | 4 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £300,152 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2023 | 8 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £305,045 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 6 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £246,952 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 1 DL2 2ZQ | Detached | £399,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2017 (15).
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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL2 2ZQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL2 2ZR | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 60 m and 61 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL2 2ZQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL2 2ZR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Heighington 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holderness Drive West Park | 140 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 54.8 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Moorlands Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Park Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile At West Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Park Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Cockerton Police Office | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa, Tillage Green Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 14 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 630 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 16 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, 920 m (0.6 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| 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 | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Barn 100 Metres East of Hall Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Copshaw Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Weezey Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Long Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Flatts Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Swallow Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 16 | 16 |
None of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyvern Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd DL2 2GZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Kids 1st Day Nursery DL2 2GF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| West Park Day Nursery (Out Of School Club) DL2 2GF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Marks And Spencer PLC DL2 2GZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy West Park DL2 2GL | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Nisa Local DL2 2GL | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Cactus Kitchen DL2 2GL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Cooplands DL2 2GL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| The White Heifer That Travelled DL2 2GG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Turf Close (11); On or near Hunt Mews (7); On or near Steam Plough Place (5); On or near Edward Pease Way (4); On or near Jeremiah Drive (4).
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
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
Ladys Mantle Lane · Pennycress Lane · Cranesbill Lane · Globe Flower Close · Steam Plough Place · Black Poplar Avenue · Hunt Mews · Rockrose Garden · Shorthorn Lane · Turf Close · Winding Way · Research Road
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.