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260 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1DT

Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 260 Hundens Lane

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

260 Hundens Lane is a property in Darlington (DL1 1DT). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (37–73 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 17 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 sits 242% above the 2003 sale of £34,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£87/sq ft) was about 15.9% below the postcode norm. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

260 Hundens Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 260 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

260 Hundens Lane 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.

260 Hundens Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£34,500

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 September 2003Most recent

    £34,500

    +30.2%over 5 years
  2. 9 July 1998

    £26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DT: £82,500 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Hundens Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 260 Hundens Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£932

Street avg £1,227

Below

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 260 Hundens Lane

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

448/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Larkspur Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Aidan's Church of England Academy. 26 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 1DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL1 1DT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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 260 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1DT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.