What kind of home is The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP?

The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP is a detached house.

When did The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP last change hands?

The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP last sold for £285,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and April 2017, The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP rose from £210,000 to £285,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP have?

The current EPC rating for The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2017 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP?

The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP has a recorded floor area of 263 m² (2,831 sq ft). That makes it about 148% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 2SP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP use?

The latest EPC at The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP?

The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP has 4 planning records on file (3 approved, 1 refused), most recent in September 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP?

The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP in?

The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP sits in Croft On Tees, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP?

Police records around The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP show an average of 106 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP?

The closest primary school to The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP is Croft Church of England Primary School (58m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurworth School (1.5km).

How well connected is The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP?

The closest bus stop to The Old School, South Parade, DL2 2SP is Croft Spa, 504m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Old School, South Parade, Croft On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2SP

4 planning records

Estimated value

£565,000

Since the 2017 sale (£285,000)+98%
Against DL2 2SP's recent median (£381,000)+48%

Newest record on this page: February 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

263 m²

2831 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£565,000

Against its 2017 sale (£285,000)+98%
Against DL2 2SP's recent median (£381,000)+48%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for The Old School is modelled from its 263 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL2 2SP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
263 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in DL2 2SP
5 sales, median £381,000 (2025–2002)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	1 of 4 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The Old School valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

20 April 2017Most recent
£285,000
+35.7%over 14 years
27 June 2002
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 2SP: £381,000 (2025–2002).

Nearby sales in DL2 2SP

Risks

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Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About The Old School

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

The Old School is a detached house in Croft On Tees, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 2SP). It has a recorded floor area of 263 m² (around 2831 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 263 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £565,000 sits 98.2% above the 2017 sale of £285,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 38.6% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in April 2017.

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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.

The Old School's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Jan 2017

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

91%42%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2023from Sept 2017

EPC improved fromG5toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old School, South Parade, Croft On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at The Old School, South Parade, Croft On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2SP

4decisions1extensions27documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Jul 2006
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Full Planning Permission for Conversion of Roof Space to Bedrooms and Insertion of Conservation Roof Lights
Reference
06/00671/FULL
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ConditionsSept 2019Decision
ConversionJul 2017Decision

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On the street

Versus other South Parade homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Old School is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,084

Street avg £2,351

Strongly below

Floor Area

263 m²

Street avg 148 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Below

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.

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

Crime

106/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Croft Spa — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Croft Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Croft Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary58m
Hurworth SchoolSecondary1.5km
Hurworth Primary SchoolPrimary2.2km

Nearest stops

Croft SpaBus stop504m
The CometBus stop664m
Oxford GarageBus stop1.0km
Avon RoadBus stop1.3km

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences561 reports38%
Anti-social Behaviour305 reports20%
Criminal Damage & Arson181 reports12%
Other Theft98 reports7%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 2SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasLow flood risk

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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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4 bed

£337k

1 Ashville Drive, Hurworth

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4 bed1 bath

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1 Blind Lane, Hurworth

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for The Old School is modelled from its 263 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL2 2SP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for The Old School. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for The Old School was lodged in August 2023 at band D and is valid until August 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to The Old School. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 19 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DL2 2SP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: The Old School is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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Nearest stops

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Level 3 Building Survey

1 Banks Terrace, Hurworth Place

1 Blackthorn Drive, Hurworth

1 Byron Court, Dalton On Tees

1 Abbey Farm Cottages, Manfield

1 Ashville Drive, Hurworth

1 Balderhead Street

1 Bank Top Cottages, Hurworth Place

1 Blind Lane, Hurworth

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