About commercial property in Darlington (DL17)
The DL17 district contains 500 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 421 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 111,929 sq ft, with an average of about 4,354 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £97 to £2,100,000, averaging £19,593.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Darlington (DL17), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
Sample of commercial units in Darlington (DL17)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALKIA BIOMASS ENERGY CENTRE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | biomass power station and premises | DL17 0SD | — | £2,100,000 |
| BISHOP MIDDLEHAM QUARRY, BISHOP MIDDLEHAM, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | quarry and premises | DL17 9BB | — | £530,000 |
| KILN PLANT (VACANT) THRISLINGTON QUARRY, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | mineral processing plant and premises | DL17 9EY | — | £387,500 |
| THRISLINGTON QUARRY, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | quarry and premises | DL17 9EY | — | £285,000 |
| HYDRAM ENGINEERING LTD, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DL17 0SG | 111,929 sq ft | £270,000 |
| FERRYHILL SPORTS & EDUCATION CENTRE, LAMBTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | leisure centre and premises | DL17 8TB | — | £230,000 |
| FERRYHILL SCHOOL, MERRINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DL17 8RW | — | £195,000 |
| NWA, WINDLESTONE PLACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DL17 0RD | — | £177,000 |
| CHILTON DEPOT, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | storage depot and premises | DL17 0SD | 53,449 sq ft | £174,000 |
| LEXON UK LTD T/A NORCHEM, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DL17 0PD | 45,170 sq ft | £144,000 |
| TYK LTD, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DL17 0SD | 38,925 sq ft | £124,000 |
| DEREK PARNABY CYCLONES INTERNATIONAL LTD, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DL17 0SH | 30,391 sq ft | £106,000 |
| THE METAL DRUM CO LTD, DENEBRIDGE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DL17 0NU | 70,965 sq ft | £98,000 |
| WEST CORNFORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL, HIGH STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DL17 9HP | — | £92,000 |
| KFC THINFORD NORTH A167, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | restaurant and premises | DL17 8RU | 2,677 sq ft | £91,000 |
| CORNFORTH QUARRY EAST, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | vehicle testing site and premises | DL17 9DU | — | £87,000 |
| VEOLIA ES (UK), GARMONDSWAY, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | waste transfer station and premises | DL17 9DX | — | £84,500 |
| STARBUCKS A167 SOUTH, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | restaurant and premises | DL17 8RU | 1,922 sq ft | £71,000 |
| CHILTON FILLING STATION, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | petrol filling station and premises | DL17 0PE | — | £69,000 |
| FERRYHILL DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE, DURHAM BANK, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | dental surgery and premises | DL17 8LG | 4,683 sq ft | £68,000 |
| BANKS, THRISLINGTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | workshop, office and premises | DL17 9EU | 34,737 sq ft | £65,500 |
| PHASTLIME PLANT THRISLINGTON WORKS, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | mineral processing plant and premises | DL17 9EY | — | £65,000 |
| STORAGE SITE A167 SOUTH THINFORD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | land used for self storage and premises | DL17 8RU | 100,833 sq ft | £61,000 |
| THE GREYHOUND 12, MARKET STREET, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | public house and premises | DL17 8JN | — | £59,000 |
| 7, MARKET STREET, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | shop and premises | DL17 8JN | 13,081 sq ft | £58,000 |
| CHILTON ACADEMY, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DL17 0PT | — | £56,500 |
| WOOD PELLET ENERGY (UK) LTD, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DL17 0PF | 15,231 sq ft | £54,500 |
| BROOM COTTAGES PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL, BROOM ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DL17 8AN | — | £50,500 |
| CHILTON WMC, DURHAM ROAD, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | club and premises | DL17 0EY | 19,623 sq ft | £49,750 |
| THINFORD FILLING STATION NORTH A167, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | petrol filling station and premises | DL17 8RU | — | £46,750 |
| ECO DRILL, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DL17 0SD | 12,695 sq ft | £46,000 |
| PARSONS CONTAINERS, MAINSFORTH COLLIERY, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | land used for storage and premises | DL17 9DE | 57,330 sq ft | £43,750 |
| NWA, BISHOP MIDDLEHAM, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DL17 9EB | — | £43,500 |
| 91, DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | petrol filling station and premises | DL17 8EX | — | £41,250 |
| NEDCO CONTRACTS (NE) LTD, DEAN & CHAPTER IND ESTATE, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DL17 8LH | 7,216 sq ft | £40,000 |
| FERRYHILL WMC 7, NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | club and premises | DL17 8HX | 16,814 sq ft | £39,250 |
| DEAN BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL, DEAN BANK, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DL17 8PP | — | £39,250 |
| UNITS 19-20, AVENUE THREE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DL17 0PB | 12,062 sq ft | £39,000 |
| ADJ RAILWAY STATION, STATION ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | land used for storage and premises | DL17 9JZ | 92,892 sq ft | £38,750 |
| UNIT 50, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, CO DURHAM | workshop and premises | DL17 0SQ | 10,494 sq ft | £38,750 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →