5a, Harewood Hill, Darlington, DL3 7HY
About 5a
5a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 7HY). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since December 2008, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (161 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2006–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£656/sq ft) was about 331.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
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Planning history
5a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£240,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.9% per year over 2 years.
£240,000
Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
5 December 2008Most recent
£240,000
+30.4%over 2 years28 September 2006
£184,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 7HY: £225,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in DL3 7HY
Versus other Harewood Hill homes
On price per m², 5a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£7,059
Street avg £1,803
Floor Area
34 m²
Street avg 176 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 8.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Blackwell Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Polam Hall School. 25 schools nearby.
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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
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB