[3][4] The -ton of Cockerton is from Old English tūn 'estate'; the cocker- element is less certain but seems to have been a Cumbric river-name, still represented as the name of Cocker Beck.

The village is also largely covered by the Cockerton Conservation Area, which is managed by Darlington Borough Council.

There is local pubs, chemists, a florist, a fruiterer, bakers, butchers, a discount food store, barbers, cafés, estate agents, insurance brokers and financial advisers.

A new Coral betting shop has replaced the Blockbuster DVD rental store.

[citation needed] The village is also home to the historic Cockerton Prize Silver Band.