22 ALBATROSS WAY
DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL1 1DN
£135,000
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Darlington. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Darlington. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).