12 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DL
About 12 Heron Drive
12 Heron Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 is 29.5% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£172/sq ft) was about 25.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
12 Heron Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jan 2024
EPC Rating
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Planning history
12 Heron Drive has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
12 Heron Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£158,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 11 years.
£122,000
Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
27 May 2014Most recent
£122,000
+54.4%over 10 years3 September 2003
£79,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DL: £112,000 (2023–2012).
Nearby sales in DL1 1DL
Versus other Heron Drive homes
On price per m², 12 Heron Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,848
Street avg £1,584
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
The Wheatsheaf — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Heathfield Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB







