Coatham Vale by Persimmon Homes · Coatham Vale, Beaumont Hill, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3NG
Persimmon Homes has 229 developments on Homello. Homes in Darlington sold for a median £170,000 over the last year, £191 per sq ft; see house prices in Darlington.
About Coatham Vale
Development Overview Coatham Vale is a new build homes development by Persimmon Homes, located on the northern outskirts of Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3NG. The development is situated in an open area, backing onto green fields, combining the benefits of semi-rural living with highly accessible commuter links. This collection offers a range of property types, including two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes designed for modern family and professional life.
Property Details The house types at Coatham Vale span two to five bedrooms, offering options from starter homes to extensive family residences. A prime example is 'The Compton,' a five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached property. The ground floor layout of 'The Compton' includes a front-facing living room and an open-plan kitchen/dining/family room featuring two sets of French doors that open onto the rear garden. Practical features include a separate utility room, a downstairs WC, and a double integral garage. The first floor is configured for a growing family, with a master bedroom benefiting from a private en-suite, and a Jack and Jill bathroom shared between bedrooms two and three, in addition to the main family bathroom. The new build status ensures modern energy efficiency standards and contemporary internal finishes throughout the development. Location and Connectivity Coatham Vale is strategically positioned along the A167 (Durham Road), which provides a direct road link to Junction 59 of the A1(M), facilitating swift connections north to Newcastle and south towards York and Leeds. The A66 is also easily accessible, offering an east-west route to Teesside and the Lake District. Drive time to Darlington town centre, which is largely pedestrianised, is approximately 10 minutes. Public transport is well-served, with local bus routes (e.g., 5, 7, 8) providing frequent services to key local destinations like Bishop Auckland and Durham. Darlington Train Station is reachable in approximately 20 minutes by public transport and sits on the East Coast Main Line, offering high-speed rail services to major cities including London, Edinburgh, and York. Local Amenities and Services Residents benefit from proximity to a selection of schools and established amenities. Local education options include mainstream primary schools like Springfield Academy and Whinfield Primary School, and Haughton Academy for secondary education, all part of the Education Village Academy Trust. The area is also served by Polam Hall School, an all-through institution (ages 4-18). The town centre of Darlington offers a rich mix of independent shops and well-known high street retailers, alongside a variety of dining and leisure options. The development's setting on the northern edge of town provides convenient access to local green spaces and the North East’s three national parks. Practical Information and Developer Status Persimmon Homes is a FTSE 100 company, and its division holds a five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), reflecting continued improvements in customer satisfaction and quality. The developer reported a 43% reduction in NHBC reportable items in 2023, delivering their highest quality homes to date. Prospective buyers can enquire about a range of schemes available on selected plots, including Part Exchange and Deposit Unlock. Specific availability, floorplans, and viewing arrangements for individual house types should be confirmed directly with the developer's sales centre for the Coatham Vale development.
- Developer
- Persimmon Homes
- City
- County Durham
- Neighbourhood
- Darlington
- Postcode
- DL1 3NG
- Address
- Coatham Vale, Beaumont Hill, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3NG
- Bedrooms
- 2–5
- Tenure
- For sale
Questions about Coatham Vale
›Who is the developer of Coatham Vale?
Coatham Vale is a Persimmon Homes development in Darlington, County Durham. Persimmon Homes has 229 developments listed on Homello.
›What are house prices like in Darlington?
The median sold price in Darlington was £170,000 over the last 12 months (1,493 sales, −5.6% on the year before), or £191 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Darlington page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
›What type of homes are at Coatham Vale?
Coatham Vale offers houses, 2–5 bedroom homes. Homes are sold outright by Persimmon Homes.
Location
Coatham Vale, Beaumont Hill, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3NG
Nearest stations
- North Road Station 1.7 milesNorthern
- Darlington Station 2.7 milesCrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine
- Heighington Station 2.9 milesNorthern
- Newton Aycliffe Station 4.1 milesNorthern
Nearest schools
- Longfield Academy 0.9 milesSecondary · ages 11–16
- Harrowgate Hill Primary School 0.9 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Needs attention
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School 1.0 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Rise Carr College 1.3 milesages 11–16 Good
Nearest supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Convenience store 0.8 miles
- Asda Superstore Large supermarket 1.4 miles
- Morrisons Superstore 1.5 miles
- Lidl Supermarket 1.6 miles
Eating out nearby
Within half a mile: 1 restaurant or cafe.
- The White Horse 0.4 milesRestaurant or cafe
- New Chapter 0.6 milesTakeaway
- Harrowgate Club & Institute 0.8 milesPub or bar
- New Leung Kee 0.8 milesTakeaway
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
Area insights
The Darlington neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

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