What type of property is 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

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

When did 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP last change hands?

8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP last sold for £47,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2017 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

8 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 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

Police records around 8 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 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Herbert Street, DL1 5DP?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Herbert Street, Darlington, DL1 5DP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Herbert Street

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

8 Herbert Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 134% above the 2017 sale of £47,000. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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
Bathrooms2

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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 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from May 2017

EPC improved fromG20toD64

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

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 8 Herbert Street, Darlington, DL1 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Herbert Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£47,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 July 2017Most recent
£47,000

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.

Price per m²

£580

Street avg £676

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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.

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2 bed1 bath

£110k

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3 bed1 bath

£109k

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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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