Flat 3, 196 Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0QZ
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 0QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. At 73 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 70–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.
Across 2006–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 94.8% above the 2026 sale of £57,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 28.6% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £57,500 — fresh data. At 73 m² it's 25.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 24 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 June 2032
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 3 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.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 3's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.
£112,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.5% per year over 20 years.
£57,500
Growth on file: -2.5% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
27 March 2026Most recent
£57,500
-50.0%over 18 years27 September 2007
£115,000
+19.8%over 1 year27 January 2006
£96,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0QZ: £138,540 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in DL3 0QZ
Flat 2, 228 Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0QZ
Sold Sept 2024
£141,818Flat 1, 228 Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0QZ
Sold Jul 2024
£138,540Flat 5, 228 Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0QZ
Sold Jul 2024
£141,818Flat 3, 228 Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0QZ
Sold Jul 2024
£138,540226 Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0QZ
Sold Nov 2023
£75,000
Versus other Whessoe Road homes
On years held, Flat 3 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£788
Street avg £1,777
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
299/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hilton House — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Northwood Primary School. 29 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
51.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB







