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5 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DG

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Heron Drive

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

5 Heron Drive is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 31.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Mar 2026

Current Certificate
Mar 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 March 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Heron Drive has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Heron Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 August 2016Most recent

    £105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DG: £133,500 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Heron Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Heron Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,400

Street avg £1,573

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Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 86 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Heron Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£139k

1 Cyclamen Grove

DL1 1GS

2 bed1 bath
£140k

1 Heron Drive

DL1 1DG

£141k

1 John Dixon Lane

DL1 1HG

£129k

1 Baldwin Lane

DL1 1QA

£123k

1 Bourne Avenue

DL1 1LJ

£121k

1 Arnold Road

DL1 1JG

£120k

1 Haven Close

DL1 1PF

3 bed
£159k

1 Engine House Lane

DL1 1QW

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

448/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Wheatsheaf — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Heathfield Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.