21 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EH
About 21 The Byway
21 The Byway is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 35.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 28.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21 The Byway has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
21 The Byway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£149,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.9% per year over 2 years.
£110,000
Growth on file: 16.9% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
11 August 2016Most recent
£110,000
+43.8%over 2 years15 April 2014
£76,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EH: £145,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other The Byway homes
21 The Byway is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£1,833
Street avg £1,714
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
448/mo
Steady 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.
Go deeper on the local area
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







