What type of property is 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP sell for?

17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP last sold for £63,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £17,750 in October 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 2000 and April 2021, 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP rose from £17,750 to £63,000, a change of £45,250. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP located?

17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP 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 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The closest primary school to 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is Polam Hall School (675m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (675m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The closest bus stop to 17 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is Park Street, 64m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station - Park Lane, 255m away.

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17 Herbert Street, Darlington, DL1 5DP

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Herbert Street

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

17 Herbert Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 76.2% above the 2021 sale of £63,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£70/sq ft) was about 17.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £63,000 in April 2021. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Mar 2010

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Herbert Street, Darlington, DL1 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Herbert Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£63,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

22 April 2021Most recent
£63,000
+57.5%
22 October 2020
£39,999
-32.8%over 10 years
31 March 2010
£59,500
+235.2%over 9 years
10 October 2000
£17,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DP: £62,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DL1 5DP

On the street

Versus other Herbert Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Herbert Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£750

Street avg £668

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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.

£111k

1 Chelsea Court, Marlborough Drive

DL1 5YE

2 bed1 bath

£112k

1 Arkle Crescent

DL1 5AW

£110k

1 Belvedere Road

DL1 5EP

3 bed1 bath

£110k

1 Herbert Street

DL1 5DP

2 bed

£110k

1 Kirklee House, Victoria Road

DL1 5NF

2 bed2 bath

£113k

1 George Street

DL1 5DW

£109k

1 Buckingham Court, Marlborough Drive

DL1 5YB

2 bed1 bath

£109k

1 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road

DL1 5UH

2 bed

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

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.

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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 5DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 5DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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