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205 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1EF

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 205 Yarm Road

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

205 Yarm Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 118 m² it's 28.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 9 EPCs). Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 16.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 38.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £170,000 in April 2023.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromE39toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 205 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 205 Yarm Road.

2 applications on record at 205 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1EF

2decisions1extensions12documents10nearby
  1. Apr 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of two storey rear extension

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    11/00094/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 April 2023Most recent

    £170,000

    +78.9%over 1 year

  2. 4 October 2021

    £95,000

    +5.0%over 10 years

  3. 24 February 2011

    £90,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EF: £128,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Yarm Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 205 Yarm Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,441

Street avg £1,166

Above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 205 Yarm Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £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
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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Darlington district page.
Full Darlington report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Yarm Road Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Aidan's Church of England Academy. 24 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 1EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL1 1EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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