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 F Hinds and Trespass at the entrance to Queen Street Shopping Centre, close to Pandora, Thorntons and Boots.