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11 Leafield Road, Darlington, DL1 5DE

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
115 m²
1238 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Overview

About 11 Leafield Road

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

11 Leafield Road is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DE). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 12% below the 2024 sale of £150,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 165.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £150,000.

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Everything you need to know about 11 Leafield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

11 Leafield Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Feb 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Oct 2024from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromD62toC70
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Leafield Road, Darlington, DL1 5DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Leafield Road has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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.

11 Leafield Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2021.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.1% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£150,000

Growth on file: 29.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2024Most recent

    £150,000

    +138.1%over 3 years
  2. 31 May 2021

    £63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DE: £123,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Leafield Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 11 Leafield Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,304

Street avg £794

Strongly above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Leafield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Milner Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Rydal Academy. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL1 5DE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 5DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 11 Leafield Road, Darlington, DL1 5DE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.