What kind of home is 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL last change hands?

6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL last sold for £120,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £42,000 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

Across 3 sales between August 1995 and September 2021, 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL rose from £42,000 to £120,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

The current EPC rating for 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL use?

The latest EPC at 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL in?

6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

Police records around 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL show an average of 448 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

The closest primary school to 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL is Heathfield Primary School (255m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (532m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 6 Heron Drive, DL1 1DL is The Wheatsheaf, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

6 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 6 Heron Drive

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

6 Heron Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 is 16.7% above the 2021 sale price. Sold September 2021 for £120,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Sept 2012

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Heron Drive, Darlington, DL1 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Heron Drive has no planning applications on record.

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2021)

£120,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2021Most recent
£120,000
+60.0%over 8 years
4 December 2012
£75,000
+78.6%over 17 years
30 August 1995
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DL: £112,000 (2023–2003).

Nearby sales in DL1 1DL

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 years held, 6 Heron Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,690

Street avg £1,624

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£120k

1 Haven Close

DL1 1PF

3 bed

£117k

1 Hilda Street

DL1 1SY

3 bed

£109k

1 Dundee Street

DL1 1JX

3 bed

£206k

1 Iris Grove

DL1 1AU

3 bed3 bath

£215k

1 Bobbin Crescent

DL1 1NZ

3 bed2 bath

£139k

1 Cyclamen Grove

DL1 1GS

2 bed1 bath

£104k

1 Brunel Way

DL1 1DX

1 bed1 bath

£104k

1 Haven Gardens

DL1 1PJ

1 bed1 bath

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