Sold STC Semi-detached

22 ALBATROSS WAY

DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL1 1DN

3 beds 1 baths 786 sq ft Listed 15 Jul 2025 (-329d)

£135,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£132,500 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£1,849/m²

Local average

£146,879 (-8.1%)

Street crime

294 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedrooms
  • Eastbourne Area of Darlington
  • Off Street Parking and Garage
  • Gardens to Front and Rear
  • Council Tax Band B
  • Epc Rating D
  • Excellent Amenities

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in the popular area of Albatross Way, Darlington, this charming three-bedroom semi-detached house presents an excellent opportunity for both families and investors alike. The property boasts two spacious reception rooms, including an inviting open-plan lounge and dining area, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying family meals.

The well-proportioned bedrooms provide ample space for relaxation, while the bathroom is conveniently located to serve the household's needs. With parking available for two vehicles, this home offers practicality and ease for those with multiple cars.

Situated in the sought-after Eastbourne location, residents will benefit from close proximity to a retail park and the railway station, making commuting and shopping a breeze. The absence of an onward chain simplifies the buying process, allowing for a smoother transition into your new home.

This property not only offers a comfortable living space but also holds significant investment potential, making it an attractive option for those looking to enter the property market. Whether you are a first-time buyer or seeking a sound investment, this semi-detached house on Albatross Way is certainly worth considering.

Entrance Hall - Door to front and radiator.

Lounge - 3.12m x 3.91m (10'03 x 12'10) - Upvc double glazed window to front, gas fire and radiator.

Dining Room - 3.28m x 2.67m (10'09 x 8'09) - Upvc double doors to rear.

Kitchen - 3.15m x 2.29m (10'04 x 7'06) - Upvc double glazed door to side, fitted with wall, base and drawer units, four ring gas hob with extractor over and oven. Sink with mixer tap, Space for a fridge, freezer and washing machine which will be included in the sale.

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 2.90m x 3.94m (9'06 x 12'11) - Upvc double glazed window to front, fitted wardrobes, overhead storage and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.33m x 3.02m (10'11 x 9'11) - Upvc double glazed window to rear, storage hot water tank and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.02m x 1.98m (9'11 x 6'06) - Upvc double glazed window to front, storage cupboard and radiator.

Bathroom - Upvc double glazed window to rear, walk in shower, low level w.c, wash hand basin and panelled walls.

Externally - To the front there is a driveway and access to garage.
To the rear three is a generous enclosed garden that is mainly laid to lawn and includes a summer house and green house.

Tenure - Freehold

Property Details - Local Authority: Darlington
Council Tax Band: B
Annual Price: £1,845
Conservation Area No
Flood Risk Very low
Floor Area 785 ft 2 / 73 m 2
Plot size 0.07 acres
Mobile coverage

EE
Vodafone
Three
O2
Broadband

Basic
4 Mbps
Superfast
80 Mbps
Ultrafast
1000 Mbps
Satellite / Fibre TV Availability

BT
Sky
Virgin

Note - IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

Listed by

Darlington

Venture Properties

Reference: 164517260

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 29/04/2025

Current heating cost: £776/year

Potential heating cost: £589/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,123

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13599819

Property Details

Street: 22 Albatross Way

Town: DARLINGTON

Postcode: DL1 1DN

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/06/2019

Work Completed: 04/06/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4733282

Property Details

Street: 22 Albatross Way

Town: DARLINGTON

Postcode: DL1 1DN

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/05/2007

Work Completed: 24/04/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13185130

Property Details

Street: 22 Albatross Way

Town: DARLINGTON

Postcode: DL1 1DN

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/10/2018

Work Completed: 24/09/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/11/2025 (7 months ago) £132,500

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
56 THE BYWAY, DARLINGTON, DL1 1EQ £112,000 23/12/2025 Semi-detached
21 TEAL ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 1BQ £137,500 18/12/2025 Semi-detached
67 TEAL ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 1DF £122,500 04/11/2025 Semi-detached
3 LYNTON GARDENS, DARLINGTON, DL1 4PA £140,000 29/07/2025 Semi-detached
31 SHEARWATER AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL1 1DH £135,000 13/06/2025 Semi-detached
339 YARM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 1BD £132,500 06/06/2025 Semi-detached
32 LYNTON GARDENS, DARLINGTON, DL1 4PB £84,000 29/11/2023 Semi-detached
25 WHITWELL ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4NT £135,000 27/11/2023 Semi-detached
50 LYNTON GARDENS, DARLINGTON, DL1 4PB £100,000 22/11/2023 Semi-detached
320 YARM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 1XL £110,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
333 YARM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 1BD £128,500 16/11/2023 Semi-detached
20 HERON DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 1DL £128,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
10 THE BYWAY, DARLINGTON, DL1 1EQ £145,000 19/10/2023 Semi-detached
75 CARNABY ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4NR £175,000 19/10/2023 Semi-detached
331 YARM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 1BD £120,000 09/08/2023 Semi-detached
28 WHITWELL ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4NT £85,000 25/07/2023 Semi-detached
351 YARM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 1BE £179,000 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
5 CARNABY ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4NR £146,000 12/05/2023 Semi-detached
37 ESTORIL ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4ND £145,000 24/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 30 ALBATROSS WAY, DARLINGTON, DL1 1DN £158,000 27/01/2023 Semi-detached
48 ESTORIL ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4ND £168,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 15 ALBATROSS WAY, DARLINGTON, DL1 1DN £140,000 27/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £149,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £131,400 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.9%
10y growth 15.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Darlington. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 4%
5y (index) 23.4%
10y (index) 38.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Darlington. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £604/mo
Realistic £671/mo
Optimistic £738/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Darlington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Darlington: £529/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Ladbrokes 0.1 miles
Shop Lidl 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Hospital Hundens Lane Day Hospital 0.6 miles
Hospital Woodlands Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Darlington 1.0 miles
Train station North Road 1.5 miles
University Durham University, Queen's Campus 9.5 miles
University Durham University 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 77
Violence and sexual offences 74
Criminal damage and arson 48
Burglary 21
Shoplifting 18
Vehicle crime 16
Other theft 13
Public order 11
Other crime 8
Drugs 3
Bicycle theft 2
Robbery 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 294

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 11 Feb 2011
Heathfield Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 19 Jan 2020
St Aidan's Church of England Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 31 Jan 2020
Firthmoor Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Jul 2013
St John's Church of England Academy Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 17 Nov 2022

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lanethorpe Road, DL1 £825/mo 3 0.42 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Cobden Street, DL1 £2,599/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Eastbourne Road, DL1 £815/mo 3 0.45 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Blackmoor Close, DL1 £850/mo 3 0.69 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Welbeck Avenue, DL1 £900/mo 3 1.17 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,198/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.63%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250
Target investor price (1%) £85,000
Gross yield 7.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.2×
Monthly cashflow £208/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 6.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).