What type of property is 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB?

85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB last change hands?

85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB last sold for £65,500 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,000 in March 2011, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and October 2013, 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB fell from £72,000 to £65,500, a change of £6,500. That works out to roughly -3.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB?

The current EPC rating for 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB?

85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB heated?

The latest EPC at 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB?

85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB located?

85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB in a safe area?

Police records around 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB?

The closest primary school to 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB is The Rydal Academy (590m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (516m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB?

The closest bus stop to 85 Yarm Road, DL1 1EB is Eastbourne Methodist Church, 30m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station - main ent, 449m away.

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85 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1EB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 85 Yarm Road

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

85 Yarm Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 1EB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 98.5% above the 2013 sale of £65,500. On the market in October 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromF32toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

85 Yarm Road 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

85 Yarm Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£65,500

Growth on file: -3.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 October 2013Most recent
£65,500
-9.0%over 2 years
31 March 2011
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EB: £70,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in DL1 1EB

On the street

Versus other Yarm Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 85 Yarm Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£851

Street avg £955

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Eastbourne Methodist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Aidan's Church of England Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 1EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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