71a, Flat 4, Stanhope Road South, Darlington, DL3 7SF
About 71a
71a is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 7SF). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. At 69 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 71a (42–69 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 64). The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
71a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
71a 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
71a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£113,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 7SF: £405,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in DL3 7SF
Flat 2, 77 Stanhope Road South, Darlington, DL3 7SF
Sold Nov 2025
£90,000107 Stanhope Road South, Darlington, DL3 7SF
Sold Apr 2024
£400,00093 Stanhope Road South, Darlington, DL3 7SF
Sold Jan 2024
£405,00085 Stanhope Road South, Darlington, DL3 7SF
Sold Jan 2023
£405,00099 Stanhope Road South, Darlington, DL3 7SF
Sold Sept 2022
£450,000
Versus other Stanhope Road South homes
On epc rating, 71a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
80 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 80 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
0.1 km
Stanhope Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. 32 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
54.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB







