5 The Stray, Darlington, DL1 1EP
About 5 The Stray
5 The Stray is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EP). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Most recent transfer was June 2026 at £155,000 — fresh data. Across 2018–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 43.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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
5 The Stray 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
Latest sale on 5 The Stray was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£161,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 8 years.
£155,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
4 June 2026Most recent
£155,000
+32.5%over 7 years5 August 2018
£117,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EP: £125,000 (2026–2023).
Versus other The Stray homes
On years held, 5 The Stray runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,761
Street avg £1,261
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 5.1 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
Cobden Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Aidan's Church of England Academy. 24 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
49.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.7dB