What type of property is 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB?

157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB last change hands?

157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB last sold for £115,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,500 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and February 2023, 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB rose from £58,500 to £115,000, a change of £56,500. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB?

The current EPC rating for 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB?

157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB heated?

The latest EPC at 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB?

157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB located?

157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB?

Police records around 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB?

The closest primary school to 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB is Heathfield Primary School (389m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (765m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB?

The closest bus stop to 157 The Broadway South, DL1 1DB is Allington Way, 37m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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157 The Broadway South, Darlington, DL1 1DB

Solar panels

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 157 The Broadway South

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

157 The Broadway South is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 13.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£142/sq ft) was about 37.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £115,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold
Solar panelsYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 157 The Broadway South, Darlington, DL1 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

157 The Broadway South has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

157 The Broadway South valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2023Most recent
£115,000
+96.6%over 19 years
17 July 2003
£58,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DB: £84,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in DL1 1DB

On the street

Versus other The Broadway South homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 157 The Broadway South stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,533

Street avg £1,155

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Darlington district page.

Full Darlington report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Allington Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Heathfield Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 1DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

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