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18 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DL

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 18 Heron Drive

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

18 Heron Drive is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 78 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 9 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

18 Heron Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromB87toC74
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Heron Drive has no planning applications on record.

9

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.

18 Heron Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DL: £120,000 (2023–2012).

On the street

Versus other Heron Drive homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 18 Heron Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 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.
£159k

1 Engine House Lane

DL1 1QW

£163k

1 John Williams Boulevard

DL1 1LR

£141k

1 John Dixon Lane

DL1 1HG

£140k

1 Heron Drive

DL1 1DG

£139k

1 Cyclamen Grove

DL1 1GS

2 bed1 bath
£192k

1 Burnet Drive

DL1 1HQ

£129k

1 Baldwin Lane

DL1 1QA

£123k

1 Bourne Avenue

DL1 1LJ

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

0.3 km

Heathfield Primary School. 22 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 1DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL1 1DL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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 18 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.