39 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EH
About 39 The Byway
39 The Byway is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £124,000. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 is 25.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 32.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
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
39 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
39 The Byway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£156,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 16 years.
£124,000
Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
31 August 2025Most recent
£124,000
+30.5%over 16 years14 June 2009
£95,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EH: £145,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other The Byway homes
On years held, 39 The Byway runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,879
Street avg £1,685
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 5.2 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.
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







