What type of property is 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ last change hands?

28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ last sold for £150,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The current EPC rating for 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 1EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ located?

28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ in a safe area?

Police records around 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The closest primary school to 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is Heathfield Primary School (233m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (435m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The closest bus stop to 28 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is Yarm Road Post Office, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 The Byway

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

28 The Byway is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 14% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 55.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £150,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageSingle
LandYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached BungalowEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

28 The Byway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2023Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EQ: £130,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DL1 1EQ

On the street

Versus other The Byway homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 28 The Byway stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,344

Street avg £1,657

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.2 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 1EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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