11 Leafield Road, Darlington, DL1 5DE
About 11 Leafield Road
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).
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 132.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £150,000.
Energy performance
11 Leafield Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 October 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
11 Leafield Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
11 Leafield Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2021.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.1% per year over 3 years.
£150,000
Growth on file: 29.1% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
24 October 2024Most recent
£150,000
+138.1%over 3 years31 May 2021
£63,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DE: £143,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in DL1 5DE
Versus other Leafield Road homes
On epc rating, 11 Leafield Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,304
Street avg £881
Floor Area
115 m²
Street avg 127 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 7.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
448/mo
Steady 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB







