17 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EH
About 17 The Byway
17 The Byway is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67).
It hasn't traded since March 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 99 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 37.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 27.9% above the 2004 sale price.
Energy performance
17 The Byway's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
17 The Byway 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£179,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 37.3% per year over 2 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: 37.3% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
19 March 2004Most recent
£140,000
+105.9%over 2 years7 December 2001
£68,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EH: £145,000 (2025–2023).
Versus other The Byway homes
17 The Byway is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£1,414
Street avg £1,712
Floor Area
99 m²
Street avg 79 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.9 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
Yarm Road Post Office — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Heathfield Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







