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College Gardens,
Glaisdale Court, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AE
54°31′38″N 1°34′1″W

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£249,950*

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** Exclusive Charles Church Offer **

Own 100% of your home and pay only 80% of the price now. For more information about Help To Buy click HERE

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Let us help you sell your home with our HOME CHANGE scheme*. We will help you market it through local estate agents AND pay your estate agent fees once a sale has been agreed! PLUS you may then qualify for the Help To Buy scheme*!! Arrange your FREE market appraisal by clicking HERE 

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We'll buy your old home so you can buy ours with our PART EXCHANGE scheme*. Arrange your FREE market appraisal by clicking HERE 


Choice is the watchword with this great selection of NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN DARLINGTONBRILLIANTLY designed TOWNHOUSES with flexible space are perfect for FAMILIES and people downsizing from larger properties in DARLINGTON. And detached houses with five bedrooms offer something else for buyers looking for a touch more space and LUXURY.

This great mix of different styles of building doesn't just mean there's an OUTSTANDING range among these NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN DARLINGTON. It means that, unlike some housing developments based predominantly around apartments, for example, or homes at the top end of the market, there's a great mix of people living here as well.

Built on an EXCELLENT site which previously hosted the local technical college, these BEAUTIFUL and ELEGANT NEW HOMES are located in the DELIGHTFUL and much sought-after west end of DARLINGTON. They're ideal for cutting down on car use too, being situated less than ten minutes' walk from the town centre, with a whole host of options for shopping and entertainment.

These SUPERB new houses have proved HUGELY popular with buyers already living nearby. But convenient transport links mean there's also great appeal to commuters in these homes. DARLINGTON railway station, just a few minutes' walk away, is a key point on the east coast mainline, linking directly to Durham, Newcastle and York, with Glasgow and London easily reached on the same line. The nearby A66 also gives fast access to the A1.

The 'PART EXCHANGE PLUS' offer available here means we could buy your old home when you buy a new property from us. This takes a lot of the headache out of moving house in a flash.  Please ask about these OFFERS when you drop by to view this SUPER RANGE OF NEW HOMES FOR SALE.

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Entertainment

The Forum Music Centre and Carmel Rhythm Club offer a great choice for live music in Darlington, attracting artists performing in a wide range of genres. For those who like to wash down their music with a glass of fine beer, the Rhythm 'n' Brews festival takes place every autumn and features a collection of live bands alongside a vast choice of real ales. The Civic Theatre and Arts Centre, meanwhile, play a strong role in hosting drama, musicals, pantomimes and film. The Odeon cinema features three screens and more than 800 seats.

Leisure

Sports lovers are well catered for in Darlington as both spectators and participants. The Dolphin Centre offers various activities including swimming and gym facilities, and golf courses aren't too far away. Cricket, rugby and football clubs are also here, while the annual Darlington 10k Road Run attracts thousands of competitors from far and wide.

Shopping

Homebuyers with an eye on the local shopping experience should find plenty to their liking in Darlington. While the town has attracted the national chain stores, there are still plenty of independent and individual outlets to choose from, as well as designer stores for those with upmarket tastes. In terms of nightlife, the town centre also offers a variety of lively bars and traditional pubs.

History and outdoor

For those ready to travel a little further afield, the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors and Dales are just a short journey away. And it's not far to the sea, with the rugged beauty of the Northumberland coastline and the attractive resorts of Scarborough and Whitby. The lovely historic city of Durham lies just a few miles to the north, and just beyond it is Newcastle, with its great shopping centres and vibrant nightlife and culture.

Darlington house prices: April-June 2010

Average house price in Darlington
£149,581

House type Average price
Detached home £236,218
Semi-detached home £143,627
Terrace home £96,632
Flat £130,240

Annual change in house price in Darlington
+15.0%

Quarterly change in house price in Darlington
+13.0%

Total number of sales: 277

Prices for different type of property:

All homes in Darlington

Avg. Price Quarter Annual Sales
£149,581 13.0% 15.0% 277

Detached homes in Darlington

Avg. Price Quarter Annual Sales
£236,218 10.1% 21.3% 60

Apartments in Darlington

Avg. Price Quarter Annual Sales
£130,240 15.9% 16.6% 25

Semi-detached homes

Avg. Price Quarter Annual Sales
£143,627 9.5% 12.9% 116

Terraced homes in Darlington

Avg. Price Quarter Annual Sales
£96,632 -4.1% 2.6% 76

Source: Land Registry of England and Wales, Crown copyright. The information above is based on figures provided by the Land Registry of England and Wales. Figures for England and Wales are for the period April to June 2010.

Transport in Darlington

The train stations in Darlington are called Darlington and North Road. Darlington train station is 0.53 miles from Darlington centre and North Road is 0.89 miles from Darlington centre.

Darlington has an an excellent transport network. By road, Darlington is accessible via Junction 57 off the A1(M). By train, Darlington is on the East Coast mainline, with Newcastle and York thirty minutes away, while Edinburgh and London can be reached within two hours.

Durham Tees Valley airport is just 5.09 miles east of Darlington town centre.

Darlington neighbourhood profile

People who live in Darlington are considered to be middle age prosperous couples living in apartments or young professionals at the beginning of their careers earning low salaries and living in rented accommodation.

Adult age bands in Darlington

Majority of Darlington population is aged between 25 and 44. Darlington also has high level of a people aged above 65.

Number %
Adults 15+ estimate 2008
Adult age bands 65+ 17805 21.70
Adult age bands 35-44 14467 17.64
Adult age bands 45-54 13236 16.13
Adult age bands 25-34 12834 15.64
Adult age bands 55-64 10061 12.26
Adult age bands 15-19 6831 8.33
Adult age bands 20-24 6800 8.29
Adults 15+ estimate 2008 82034 100.00

Children in household in Darlington

It is also thought that up to 69.76 per cent of Darlington residents do not have children. Majority of families have one child and only 3.21 per cent of the population have 3 or more children.

Number %
Adults 15+ estimate 2008
No children in household 57224 69.76
1 child in household 12845 15.66
2 children in household 9330 11.37
3 or more children in household 2635 3.21
Adults 15+ estimate 2008 82034 100.00

Combined household income in Darlington

Below is an overview of the combined household income in Darlington:

Number %
Household estimate 2008
Family Income: £10,000 - £16,999 11038 24.45
Family Income: Up To £9,999 10417 23.08
Family Income: £40,000+ 6923 15.34
Family Income: £17,000 - £22,999 6869 15.22
Family Income: £30,000 - £39,999 5082 11.26
Family Income: £23,000 - £29,999 4815 10.67
Household estimate 2008 45144 100.00

Education level of Darlington residents

Residents of Darlington are well educated with nearly 40 per cent of the population are educated to the secondary level, and further 30 per cent have further qualifications between high school and university. Darlington has a very high percentage of peopel with university degrees.

Number %
Adults 15+ estimate 2008
Education: Secondary level 32282 39.35
Education: Further qualification (between high school and university 24065 29.34
Education: University degree 10893 13.28
Education: Still studying 7185 8.76
Education: High School level 4472 5.45
Education: incomplete secondary 1901 2.32
Education: Doctorate or professional equivalent 874 1.07
Education: Primary level 284 0.35
Education: no formal/incomplete primary 78 0.10
Adults 15+ estimate 2008 82034 100.00

Female age bands, Darlington

Number %
Females 15+ estimate 2008
Female age bands 65+ 11027 25.88
Female age bands 25-34 7068 16.59
Female age bands 35-44 6893 16.18
Female age bands 45-54 5742 13.48
Female age bands 55-64 5231 12.28
Female age bands 20-24 3503 8.22
Female age bands 15-19 3145 7.38
Females 15+ estimate 2008 42609 100.00

Household size in Darlington

Number %
Household estimate 2008
2 person households 16202 35.89
1 person households 13554 30.02
3 person households 7357 16.30
4 person households 6534 14.47
5+ person households 1497 3.32
Household estimate 2008 45144 100.00

Household tenure in Darlington

High proportion of people eitehr already own a home or are in the process of buying home in Darlington.

Number %
Household estimate 2008
Buying a home 15239 33.76
Home owner 15134 33.52
Rent - privately 7993 17.71
Rent from council 6778 15.01
Household estimate 2008 45144 100.00

Male age bands in Darlington

Number %
Males 15+ estimate 2008
Male age bands 35-44 7574 19.21
Male age bands 45-54 7494 19.01
Male age bands 65+ 6778 17.19
Male age bands 25-34 5766 14.63
Male age bands 55-64 4830 12.25
Male age bands 15-19 3686 9.35
Male age bands 20-24 3297 8.36
Males 15+ estimate 2008 39425 100.00

Marital status of Darlington residents

Darlington has a high percentage of single people; however the vast majority of the population is married.

Number %
Marital status married 50770 61.89
Marital status single 19105 23.29
Marital status wid/div/sep 12159 14.82
Adults 15+ estimate 2008 82034 100.00

Presence of children in Darlington

Darlington's largest population group do not have children.

Number %
Household estimate 2008
No children 31993 70.87
Any children 1-4 years 6253 13.85
Any children 10-15 years 5842 12.94
Any children 5-9 years 4634 10.26
Any children under 1 year 706 1.56
Household estimate 2008 45144 100.00

Social grade by adults, Darlington

Number %
Adults 15+ estimate 2008
Social grade C1 (Adults) 23121 28.18
Social grade B (Adults) 17250 21.03
Social grade C2 (Adults) 16671 20.32
Social grade D (Adults) 13675 16.67
Social grade E (Adults) 9503 11.58
Social grade A (Adults) 1814 2.21
Adults 15+ estimate 2008 82034 100.00

Social grade by age in Darlington

Number %
Adults 15+ estimate 2008
Social grade by age ABC1 45-64 12221 14.90
Social grade by age C2DE 45-64 11076 13.50
Social grade by age ABC1 65+ 9344 11.39
Social grade by age C2DE 65+ 8461 10.31
Social grade by age ABC1 35-44 7756 9.45
Social grade by age C2DE 15-24 7189 8.76
Social grade by age C2DE 35-44 6711 8.18
Social grade by age ABC1 15-24 6442 7.85
Social grade by age ABC1 25-34 6422 7.83
Social grade by age C2DE 25-34 6412 7.82
Adults 15+ estimate 2008 82034 100.00

Working status of Darlington residents

Darlington's largest population group consists of people not working or working 30 hours or more.

Number %
Adults 15+ estimate 2008
Working status: not working 38984 47.52
Working status: 30 hrs or more 30643 37.35
Working status: not working - retired 22072 26.91
Working status: not working - other 16912 20.62
Working status: <30 hrs per week 12407 15.12
Working status: 8 - 29 hrs 11533 14.06
Working status: 1-8 hrs 874 1.07
Adults 15+ estimate 2008 82034 100.00

Council tax in Darlington

The council tax bands for April 2009 - March 2010 in Darlington are listed below, based on a household of two adults. The tax bands are based on the value of your property in 1991.

The average council tax per household in Darlington is £1,022.00.

Tax band Darlington English Average
Band A £924.00 £959.20
Band B £1,078.00 £1,119.07
Band C £1,232.00 £1,278.93
Band D £1,386.00 £1,438.80
Band E £1,694.00 £1,758.53
Band F £2,002.00 £2,078.27
Band G £2,310.00 £2,398.00
Band H £2,772.00 £2,877.60

  • Train Station: 1 miles
  • Motorways: 2 miles
  • Nearest Towns: 0.2 miles
  • Primary Schools: 0.5 miles
  • Secondary Schools: 0.5 miles
  • Airport: 9 miles
  • Hospital: 0.3 miles
  • Main Roads: 0.5 miles

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