What type of property is 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ last change hands?

6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ last sold for £128,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The current EPC rating for 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 1EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

6 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 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ located?

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

What is crime like near 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

Police records around 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ show an average of 448 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 The Byway, DL1 1EQ?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 The Byway

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

6 The Byway is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in June 2011. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 16.4% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 29.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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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 6 The Byway, Darlington, DL1 1EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 June 2011Most recent
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1EQ: £130,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in DL1 1EQ

On the street

Versus other The Byway homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 6 The Byway stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,032

Street avg £1,812

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

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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.

£139k

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1 Dundee Street

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1 Brunel Way

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1 bed1 bath

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1 Haven Gardens

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1 Bobbin Crescent

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3 bed2 bath

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

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.

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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