12 Herbert Street, Darlington, DL1 5DP
About 12 Herbert Street
12 Herbert Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor.
It hasn't traded since September 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 115.4% above the 2009 sale of £52,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
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Energy performance
12 Herbert Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 Herbert Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£112,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£52,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 September 2009Most recent
£52,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DP: £63,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in DL1 5DP
Versus other Herbert Street homes
On epc rating, 12 Herbert Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£650
Street avg £673
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Park Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Polam Hall School. 29 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
53.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB