# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (DL3 0HU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU | | Price | £95,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 72 m² | | Last sold | £96,000 Dec 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/10/2027 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,523 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - C (£15 - £30) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8903-7420-5209-3480-8996) ## Description No chain and ready to go. Offering great size of accommodation throughout and still potential to extend (subject to planning). This wonderful two bedroom mid terrace offers two large reception rooms and kitchen with a good selection of wall and base units, electric hob, oven and extractor. Spaces for washing machine, fridge and freezer. Combination boiler offers four years warranty. The dining room has patio doors leading to the south east facing garden. Lounge consists of bay window and chimney breast with gas fire. Under stair storage cupboard. All rooms have wooden doors giving a cottage feel to the property. The first floor consists of two bedrooms. Bedroom one sits to the front of the property, chimney breast to the centre, two windows overlooking Longfield Road. Bedroom two overlooks the large garden. Family bathroom to the rear of the property with bath and electric shower, glass screen, WC and sink. The property has gas central heating & UPVC double glazing throughout. Fabulous huge south east facing rear garden with double gates which can be accessed from the street behind. This space could offer off road parking for several cars and even a garage (subject to planning). A real must see! This property will not be available for long. **Living Room - 3.89m (12'9") x 3.84m (12'7")** UPVC double glazed bay window to the front of the property. Fitted carpet, chimney breast with gas fire. Radiator. Door to understair storage. Wooden door leading to dining room. **Dining Room - 4.54m (14'11") x 2.49m (8'2")** With laminate wood effect flooring. UPVC double glazed patio doors leading to the decking and south east facing garden. Radiator. **Kitchen - 3.58m (11'9") x 2.07m (6'9")** Modern fitted kitchen offering a good selection of wall and base unit. Electric hob, oven and extractor. Spaces for washing machine, fridge and freezer. Boiler to wall. Roof has recently been replace with 25 year guarantee. Vinyl flooring. UPVC window and door to rear garden. **Bedroom One - 3.89m (12'9") x 3.42m (11'3")** Large bedroom sits to the front of the property with two UPVC double glazed windows. Radiator and fitted carpet flooring. **Family Bathroom - 1.91m (6'3") x 1.56m (5'1")** With WC, sink and new bath, electric shower over and glass screen. Vinyl flooring. **Bedroom 2 - 2.54m (8'4") x 2.24m (7'4")** Over looks the rear garden. UPVC double glazed window. **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317480) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317485) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317487) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317490) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317493) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317496) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317499) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317502) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317504) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317507) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317510) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317513) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317515) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317517) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317518) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317520) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317522) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317524) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317526) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317528) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317530) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317532) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/111699734/1317534) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/111699734/1317536) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/111699734/1317538) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £96,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £96,000 | 02/03/2018 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 116 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £123,000 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced | | 50 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £76,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced | | 92 THOMPSON STREET WEST, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HQ | £105,000 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced | | 4 VAUGHAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HA | £80,000 | 10/11/2025 | Terraced | | 44 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £105,000 | 14/08/2025 | Terraced | | 98 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £66,500 | 31/03/2025 | Terraced | | 33A BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £130,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 75 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £109,000 | 28/08/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 69 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £120,000 | 04/07/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 39 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £91,700 | 23/02/2024 | Terraced | | 8 GARDEN PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HF | £57,000 | 14/11/2023 | Terraced | | 68 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £75,000 | 06/11/2023 | Terraced | | 463 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £144,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced | | 104 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DQ | £85,000 | 30/08/2023 | Terraced | | 1 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £75,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced | | 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £80,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced | | 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £78,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced | | 443 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £159,000 | 25/05/2023 | Terraced | | 165 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HS | £99,000 | 17/05/2023 | Terraced | | 11C LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £84,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | 108 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £82,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced | | 20 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £83,500 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced | | 155 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HS | £135,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £100,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 45 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £62,500 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 29 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £110,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 51 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £65,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £66,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £90,525 (8 sales) **Area average:** £96,100 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £112,729 (76 Terraced, DL3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Darlington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £608/mo - **Realistic:** £676/mo - **Optimistic:** £744/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Darlington (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Locomotive St, DL1 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £81,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £65,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £650/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £186/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,319/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -24.6% - **10y growth:** 30.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Darlington; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 20.5% - **10y growth (index):** 38.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)