Tower Grange Darlington
30 addresses across 3 postcodes (DL3), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10416473.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £385,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 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 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moorlands Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £392,500 | £392,500 | £392,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £355,000 | £285,000 | £425,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £267,500 | £265,000 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £298,750 | £275,000 | £322,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £314,700 | £314,700 | £314,700 |
| 2007 | 2 | £295,000 | £290,000 | £299,999 |
| 2006 | 2 | £237,500 | £195,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 3 DL3 0QF | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | 19 DL3 0QF | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2021 | 15 DL3 0QF | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | 22 DL3 0QF | Flat or maisonette | £310,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 14 DL3 0QF | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 20 DL3 0QF | Flat or maisonette | £425,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2017 | 7 DL3 0QF | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2015 | 6 DL3 0QF | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 19 May 2015 | 15 DL3 0QF | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2014 | 7 DL3 0QF | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 17 DL3 0QF | Detached | £322,500 | |
| 30 May 2012 | 6 DL3 0QF | Semi-detached | £242,000 | |
| 1 May 2008 | 18 DL3 0QF | Detached | £314,700 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 21 DL3 0QF | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 24 May 2007 | 23 DL3 0QF | Semi-detached | £299,999 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 7 DL3 0QF | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2006 | 5 DL3 0QF | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2005 | 9 DL3 0QF | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 3 May 2005 | 11 DL3 0QF | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2005 | 23 DL3 0QF | Semi-detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 20 DL3 0QF | Flat or maisonette | £380,000 | New build. |
| 1 Nov 2004 | 11 DL3 0QF | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2004 | 22 DL3 0QF | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2004 | 21 DL3 0QF | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2004 | 10 DL3 0QF | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2004 | 15 DL3 0QF | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 1 Jul 2004 | 16 DL3 0QF | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 12 DL3 0QF | Detached | £287,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 1 DL3 0QF | Detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2004 | 14 DL3 0QF | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 2004 | 17 DL3 0QF | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 3 Jun 2004 | 2 DL3 0QF | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 8 DL3 0QF | Detached | £287,000 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 7 DL3 0QF | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 18 DL3 0QF | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 19 DL3 0QF | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 4 DL3 0QF | Detached | £255,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 6 DL3 0QF | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 5 DL3 0QF | Semi-detached | £179,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2003 | 3 DL3 0QF | Detached | £285,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 165 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2003-2006 (12); before 1900 (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 C (28% of about 2,290 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 0QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
| DL3 0UU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL3 0UN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 63 m and 66 m above sea level (64 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL3 0QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL3 0UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL3 0UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Heighington 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aldi Distribution Centre Faverdale | 380 m |
| Car parks | Garden Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 55.1 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moorlands Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Park Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile At West Park | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Park Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Cockerton Police Office | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa, Tillage Green Cashzone | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 14 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 640 m (0.4 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, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west.
| 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| West Cemetery, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Copshaw Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Long Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Weezey Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Flatts Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Swallow Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 28 | 30 |
2 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wyvern Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Pizzeria DL3 0GA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wok Inn Express DL3 0GA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Beanies The Flavour Co DL3 0PH | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Home Bargains DL3 0TA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Darlington Quoit Club DL3 7TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2024 |
| B\& M Stores DL3 0XZ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gunnerton Close (5); On or near Westgate Road (2); On or near Clowbeck Court (1); On or near Curlew Close (1); On or near Tower Grange (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 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
- DL3 0QF: 26 addresses
- DL3 0UU: 3 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- DL3 0UN: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Curlew Close · Gunnerton Close · Clowbeck Court · Faversham Park · Arras Close · Glanton Court · Westgate Road · Chantry Close · Greenrigg Close · Ward Court · Gilderdale Close · Charnwood Drive
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.