New Homes in Darlington

Darlington is County Durham's railway heritage town. The town centre features excellent shopping, access to green spaces like South Park, and cultural attractions like the Locomotion railway museum.  
 
With direct train services on the East Coast Main Line to London King's Cross in 2.5 hours and Newcastle in 45 minutes, it offers exceptional connectivity for commuters. The town boasts outstanding grammar schools and proximity to the beautiful North East countryside and coastline, making it ideal for families.  
 
Close to Durham and Middlesbrough, Darlington combines industrial heritage with modern convenience. Explore our latest developments of new homes in Darlington below. 
Highgrove at Wynyard Park
Highgrove at Wynyard Park
Attenborough Way, Wynyard, Stockton on Tees, Teesside, TS22 5FD
  • £224,995 to £339,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
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Grey Towers Village
Grey Towers Village
Ellerbeck Avenue, Nunthorpe, MIDDLESBROUGH, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS7 0PW
  • £439,995 to £679,995
  • 4 and 5 bedroom
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The Oval at Old Durham Gate
The Oval at Old Durham Gate
Bent House Lane, Durham, , County Durham, DH1 2DX
  • £224,995 to £369,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
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Doxford Green
Doxford Green
Burdon Lane, Ryhope, SUNDERLAND, Tyne & Wear, SR3 2PN
  • £220,995 to £524,995
  • 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
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New Homes in Darlington Highlights

  • Market Town with Historic Charm: Darlington offers a vibrant town centre with pedestrianised shopping streets, local markets, and a rich history rooted in Anglo-Saxon origins and railway innovation.
  • Family-Friendly Attractions: Families can enjoy the Dolphin Centre, Darlington Railway Museum, and South Park, which features play areas, a café, and a weekly Park Run. Other highlights include the Brick Train sculpture and nearby Roman ruins.
  • Access to Nature & Outdoor Activities: Darlington is perfectly placed for outdoor adventures, with the North Pennines AONB and the Yorkshire coast within easy reach for hiking, nature walks, and seaside escapes.
  • Excellent Transport Links: With the A1(M) nearby and a well-connected train station, Darlington offers quick travel to Middlesbrough, Newcastle, and London (just 2 hours 20 minutes by fast train). Durham Tees Valley Airport is only 15 minutes away for international travel.
  • Strong Employment & Lifestyle Opportunities: Darlington combines a family-friendly environment with strong transport links and employment prospects, making it an ideal location for professionals, families, and commuters alike.
 

New Homes in Darlington FAQs

  • Whether you’re browsing, or shopping in the pedestrianised town centre, Darlington is a bustling market town with lots to see and do in the local area. Located in the North East in County Durham, a new home in Darlington could be the right choice for you if you’re looking for family-friendly attractions, good transport links and lots of employment opportunities.

  • Darlington started as an Anglo-Saxon settlement, and by the 12th century there was a market in the town centre. In the 19th century, the town grew as Quaker families brought wealth to the area by employing local people.

    George Stephenson’s first locomotive ran on the Stockton and Darlington Railway line in 1825, and later the town became a major centre of railway manufacturing.

  • Family-friendly attractions in Darlington

    If you’re moving to Darlington with children in tow, there are lots of family-friendly attractions to keep everyone entertained, from swimming at the Dolphin Centre to afternoons at Darlington Railway Centre and Museum. South Park has play areas, a cafe, and a weekly Park Run, while historic sites include Tees Cottage Pumping Station and Piercebridge Roman Fort.

    Shopping in Darlington

    For a spot of retail therapy, Darlington town centre is pedestrianised, where you can find independent boutiques, local markets and designer shops. Other places of interest in the town include David Mach’s train sculpture, known as the Brick Train, along with Houndgate Gallery and Paddock Farm Nursery and Water Gardens.

    Wildlife and nature in Darlington

    If you want to get out and about in the great outdoors, you can go hiking in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or breath in the fresh sea air at Whitby.

  • Train stations in Darlington

    Darlington has good transport connections by road and rail, ideal if you’re commuting or travelling to meet friends and family in other parts of the country. The A1(M) is nearby, while the town’s train station has regular rail services to Middlesbrough, Newcastle and beyond.

    If you’re going to Middlesbrough, the car journey takes around 30 minutes depending on traffic, while the train takes 25 minutes. Newcastle can be reached in 50 minutes by car or 30 minutes by train, and the journey to London takes just two hours 20 minutes on the fast train to King’s Cross.

    Airports near Darlington

    When it’s time to go on holiday, Durham Tees Valley International Airport is conveniently only a 15-minute drive away from Darlington.