HEIGHINGTON PARISH

Introduction

Heighington is situated in the borough of Darlington in County Durham and is approximately 6 miles north-west of Darlington, 3 miles south of Shildon and 3 miles south-west of Newton Aycliffe.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,749 hectares
Population	2,772 ⁽²⁰²¹⁾
Density	158 people/km²
Mean age	41.7
Ward	Heighington & Coniscliffe
District	Darlington
Postcodes	DL2, DL4, DL5
ONS ID	E04000296

Council

Contact details for Heighington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Heighington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Heighington Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Heighington Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Heighington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Heighington Parish.

Local News

Appeal to save ‘world's oldest' railway station in County Durham

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Appeal to save ‘world's oldest' railway station in County Durham

Published: 27th Feb 2024

SOS to save the world's oldest station, Heighington

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SOS to save the world's oldest station, Heighington

Published: 24th Feb 2024

Appeal to save ‘world’s oldest’ railway station in County Durham

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Appeal to save ‘world’s oldest’ railway station in County Durham

Published: 29th Feb 2024