Wild Road Darlington
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL1), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10403299.
- 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 B; Band D in Darlington costs £2,494 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darlington, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Holgate Moor Green, is about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Neasham Road Surgery, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (68% of about 680 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)
- Lingfield Point, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Lingfield Point East, 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 4PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DL1 4WE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 51 m and 53 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL1 4PZ | 71% | 71% | 71% | 29% |
| DL1 4WE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darlington 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Dinsdale 88,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| North Road (Darlington) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wild Road Lingfield | 70 m |
| Car parks | Park Lane Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 58.7 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Neasham Road Surgery | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lingfield Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 21D Darlington | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Woodlands Hospital Offsite Rxp | 160 m |
| Police station | Durham Police - Firthmoor Section Office | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hudson Catering Limited, Yarm Road Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Holgate Moor Green 1.2 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 420 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alderman Crooks Recreation Ground 10 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Dodmire Allotments 1.4 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kerbstones Surrounding Pool in Front of Cummins Engine Factory, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kerbstones Surrounding Pool in Front of Cummins Engine Factory | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Landscape at Cummins Engine Factory, Darlington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Cummins Engine Factory Including Chimney | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Flat Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| West Flat Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Toft Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Green Lane Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Birch Carr Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Brick Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roarsome Soft Play DL1 4WE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Medirest Healthcare-Compass Group At Woodlands Hospital DL1 4PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| BT Darlington, Nexus House DL1 4XW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hygge Hot Chocolate DL1 4QZ | Manufacturers/packers | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Virtual Fairways DL1 4QZ | Retailers - other | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Elevated Performance Healthcare DL1 4QZ | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Cummins Darlington Centenary House DL1 4PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| McDonalds DL1 4PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Toby Carvery DL1 4WF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Travelodge DL1 4WF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Gathering Point Games Limited DL1 4PQ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons Pharmacy DL1 4PJ | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Premier Inn Darlington East (Morton Park) DL1 4PJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd DL1 4PJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Card Factory DL1 4PJ | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (durham).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Senhouse Road · Morton Road · Palms Court · Lingfield Way · Barrington Way
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.