What type of property is 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP last change hands?

20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP last sold for £37,000 in April 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The current EPC rating for 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

20 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 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP located?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

Police records around 20 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 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The closest bus stop to 20 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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20 Herbert Street, Darlington, DL1 5DP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 20 Herbert Street

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

20 Herbert Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It hasn't traded since April 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 200% above the 2010 sale of £37,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£46/sq ft) was about 23% below the postcode norm.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
BalconyYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Herbert Street, Darlington, DL1 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

20 Herbert Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2010).

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£37,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 April 2010Most recent
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DP: £63,000 (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.

On habitable rooms, 20 Herbert Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£493

Street avg £680

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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

£110k

1 Herbert Street

DL1 5DP

2 bed

£110k

1 Kirklee House, Victoria Road

DL1 5NF

2 bed2 bath

£109k

1 Buckingham Court, Marlborough Drive

DL1 5YB

2 bed1 bath

£109k

1 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road

DL1 5UH

2 bed

£119k

1 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive

DL1 5YD

2 bed1 bath

£110k

1 Belvedere Road

DL1 5EP

3 bed1 bath

£109k

1 Lombard Court, Marlborough Drive

DL1 5YG

1 bed1 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

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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