Darlington has an estimated urban population of 98,900 and a catchment of c. 240,000. It has been awarded £22.3m from the Government’s Town Fund to extend regeneration projects. Major retailers include House of Fraser, Next, Primark, Wilko, River Island, Peacocks and B&M. The subject premises occupy a 100% prime location between the entrances to Queen Street and Cornmill Shopping Centres, adjoining F Hinds Jewellers and Lloyds Bank, close to Pandora, Holland & Barrett, Cooplands, Trespass and Boots.