Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
260 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1DT
Estimated value
£118,000
- Since the 2003 sale (£34,500)+242%
- Against DL1 1DT's recent median (£82,500)+43%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£118,000
- Against its 2003 sale (£34,500)+242%
- Against DL1 1DT's recent median (£82,500)+43%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 260 Hundens Lane is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL1 1DT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
37 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2003
Recent sales in DL1 1DT
5 sales, median £82,500 (2026–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
260 Hundens Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).
Sales timeline
11 September 2003Most recent
£34,500
+30.2%over 5 years9 July 1998
£26,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DT: £82,500 (2026–2021).
Nearby sales in DL1 1DT
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 260 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1DT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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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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 2026EPC 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
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.
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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.
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
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 38 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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.
Nearest schools
- St Aidan's Church of England AcademySecondary398m
- Darlington College16 plus643m
- The Rydal AcademyPrimary726m
- Heathfield Primary SchoolPrimary775m
Nearest stops
- Larkspur DriveBus stop53m
- Roberts WalkBus stop64m
- Bright StreetBus stop166m
- Eastbourne Methodist ChurchBus stop169m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,479 reports33%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,838 reports24%
- Criminal Damage & Arson812 reports11%
- Shoplifting632 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 260 Hundens Lane is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL1 1DT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 260 Hundens Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 260 Hundens Lane was lodged in June 2026 at band C and is valid until June 2036. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 260 Hundens Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DL1 1DT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 260 Hundens Lane is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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