Once part of the historical township of Silksworth in the Middle Ages, Doxford Park consisted of agrarian land and a manor before being constructed into a modern housing estate in the 1960s.

It was composed of farmland which ultimately belonged to the church, as did neighbouring Farringdon.

From the 21st century onwards, Doxford Park experienced massive revival with its signature "box" like housing demolished and large scale private development pursued.

The aim is to create a village where residents can continue to live independently but with support always to hand.

The Portland School for children with special needs was opened in the nearby Chapelgarth area in December 2001 by Prime Minister Tony Blair.