What type of property is 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD?

29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD sell for?

29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD last sold for £149,950 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD?

The current EPC rating for 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD?

29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD?

29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD is in council tax band C.

Where is 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD located?

29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD in a safe area?

Police records around 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (373% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD?

The closest primary school to 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD is Reid Street Primary School (603m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longfield Academy (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD?

The closest bus stop to 29 Barlby Drive, DL3 0QD is Fairfield Street, 139m away. The nearest rail option is North Road Rail Station, 379m away.

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29 Barlby Drive, Darlington, DL3 0QD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 Barlby Drive

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

29 Barlby Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0QD). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a corner plot.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Last sold in September 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 is 22% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Barlby Drive, Darlington, DL3 0QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Barlby Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£149,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 September 2015Most recent
£149,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0QD: £190,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL3 0QD

On the street

Versus other Barlby Drive homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 29 Barlby Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,874

Street avg £1,940

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£174k

1 Barlby Drive

DL3 0QD

3 bed2 bath

£174k

1 Brinkburn Avenue

DL3 0JN

3 bed1 bath

£206k

1 Amberley Grove, Faverdale

DL3 0GG

3 bed2 bath

£126k

1 Berwick Road

DL3 0JF

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bellburn Lane

DL3 0JR

2 bed

£169k

1 Abercorn Court, Faverdale

DL3 0GF

2 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Agricola Court, Faverdale

DL3 0GE

2 bed

£167k

1 Abbotsfield Way, Faverdale

DL3 0GB

2 bed

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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fairfield Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Reid Street Primary School. 33 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 DL3 0QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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