What type of property is 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ last change hands?

40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ last sold for £120,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £73,000 in January 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2003 and September 2024, 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ rose from £73,000 to £120,000, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The current EPC rating for 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2024 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 1EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

40 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 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

Police records around 40 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 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The closest primary school to 40 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 is the nearest station to 40 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The closest bus stop to 40 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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40 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 40 The Byway

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

40 The Byway is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2024 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 61 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 25 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 is 35% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 28.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £120,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Feb 2024

EPC improved fromF38toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 The Byway has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2024Most recent
£120,000
+64.4%over 21 years
17 January 2003
£73,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EQ: £145,000 (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 co₂ emissions, 40 The Byway stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,967

Street avg £1,674

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 11 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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