21 George Street, Darlington, DL1 5DW
About 21 George Street
21 George Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DW). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since June 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 66.2% above the 2007 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£76/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system upgraded
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Solar PV panels (40 kWp) 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
21 George Street 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
Price for 21 George Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£113,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.6% per year over 10 years.
£68,000
Growth on file: 15.6% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
14 June 2007Most recent
£68,000
+325.0%over 9 years15 June 1997
£16,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DW: £72,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in DL1 5DW
Versus other George Street homes
EPC Rating for 21 George Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£819
Street avg £761
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 79 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.0 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
Waverley Terrace — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Polam Hall School. 28 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
53.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB







