What kind of home is Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN?

Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN is an end-of-terrace house.

When did Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN last change hands?

Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN last sold for £269,065 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £164,000 in May 2017, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2017 and June 2023, Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN rose from £164,000 to £269,065, a change of £105,065. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN?

The current EPC rating for Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN?

Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft). That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 2SN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN use?

The latest EPC at Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN?

Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN is in council tax band C.

Which area is Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN in?

Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN sits in Croft On Tees, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

How safe is the area around Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN?

Police records around Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN?

The closest primary school to Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN is Croft Church of England Primary School (115m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurworth School (1.3km).

What transport links are near Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN?

The closest bus stop to Thornycroft, South Parade, DL2 2SN is Croft Spa, 340m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Thornycroft, South Parade, Croft On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2SN

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Thornycroft

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

Thornycroft is an end-of-terrace house in Croft On Tees, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 2SN). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 96 m² it sits well below the postcode median (160 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £269,065.

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE45toD61

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Thornycroft, South Parade, Croft On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Thornycroft has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£269,065

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2023Most recent
£269,065
+64.1%over 6 years
4 May 2017
£164,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 2SN: £250,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DL2 2SN

On the street

Versus other South Parade homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Thornycroft outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,803

Street avg £1,906

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£274k

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£300k

1 Bleath Ghyll

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1 Avison Grove

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4 bed

£326k

1 Ashville Drive, Hurworth

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4 bed1 bath

£233k

1 Appletree Close, Hurworth

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3 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Croft Spa — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Croft Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL2 2SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 2SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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