Sold STC Semi-detached

4 BALAGUER GROVE

DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL2 2WG

2 beds 1 baths 614 sq ft Listed 30 Mar 2026 (-82d)

£169,950

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DL2 2WG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL2 2WG |
| Price | £169,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Floor area | 57 m² |
| Last sold | £161,496 Jun 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 30/05/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £328/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6700-2994-0032-1074-3543)

## Description

Council Tax Band: B

EPC Grade: B

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our 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 photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide 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 traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173865809/681872) - Floorplan
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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173865809/681893) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG | £161,496 | 21/06/2024 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 74 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £197,595 | 25/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 42 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £197,595 | 25/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 44 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £194,746 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 2 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG | £164,345 | 27/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 28 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £146,995 | 24/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 26 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £150,095 | 24/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 30 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £151,996 | 10/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 32 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £166,245 | 28/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG | £240,900 | 26/03/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG | £315,504 | 26/03/2024 | Detached |
| 51 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £231,440 | 26/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 24 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £231,440 | 26/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG | £339,995 | 21/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG | £300,195 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 41 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £201,396 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 56 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £210,000 | 02/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £204,245 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP | £169,995 | 31/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP | £156,750 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP | £166,995 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £194,295 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 TURNERS VIEW, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WJ | £199,120 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £194,295 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP | £195,095 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £269,995 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £272,188 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £191,516 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £200,324 (40 Semi-detached, DL2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £698/mo
- **Realistic:** £776/mo
- **Optimistic:** £854/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Darlington (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £97,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £77,600

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,982/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.6%
- **10y growth:** 41.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£161,496 Jun 2024

Price per m²

£2,982/m²

Local average

£200,324 (-15.2%)

Street crime

102 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

*CHAIN FREE
Beautifully Presented Home
Stylish Media Wall
Fitted Wardrobes
Double Driveway
Fully Integrated Appliances
Two Double Bedrooms
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Grade: B

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

* STUNNING HOME! * FULLY FITTED MODERN KITCHEN! *CHAIN FREE. This beautiful home has been enhanced by the current owner with a focal feature media wall and fireplace in the lounge, fully integrated modern kitchen. To the first floor are two double bedrooms tastefully decorated and a stylish bathroom. To the front the property enjoys a driveway with parking for two cars and the rear offers a lovely side garden with an extended patio and lawn. Ideal purchase for a first time buyer looking to live in the West Park area of Darlington close to amenities, shops and popular schools.
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Grade: B

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our 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 photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide 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 traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

DAR260241/2

Listed by

Darlington

LSL - Rogers Stewart

Reference: 173865809

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 31/05/2024

Expiry date: 30/05/2034

Current heating cost: £328/year

Potential heating cost: £328/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

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

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£169,950	+5.2%
Sold	21/06/2024 (1 year ago)	£161,496	—

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
74 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY	£197,595	25/04/2025	Semi-detached
42 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL	£197,595	25/04/2025	Semi-detached
44 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL	£194,746	21/03/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 2 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG	£164,345	27/06/2024	Semi-detached
28 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL	£146,995	24/05/2024	Semi-detached
26 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL	£150,095	24/05/2024	Semi-detached
30 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL	£151,996	10/05/2024	Semi-detached
32 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL	£166,245	28/03/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 6 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG	£240,900	26/03/2024	Detached
Same street 3 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG	£315,504	26/03/2024	Detached
51 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY	£231,440	26/03/2024	Semi-detached
24 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL	£231,440	26/03/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 19 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG	£339,995	21/12/2023	Detached
Same street 5 BALAGUER GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WG	£300,195	29/09/2023	Detached
41 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY	£201,396	30/06/2023	Semi-detached
56 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ	£210,000	02/06/2023	Semi-detached
43 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY	£204,245	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
20 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP	£169,995	31/12/2022	Semi-detached
19 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP	£156,750	21/12/2022	Semi-detached
26 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP	£166,995	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
24 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ	£194,295	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
7 TURNERS VIEW, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WJ	£199,120	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
26 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ	£194,295	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
32 LINKINWATER LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WP	£195,095	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
29 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ	£269,995	02/12/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £272,188 (5 sales)

Area average: £191,516 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.6%

10y growth 41.8%

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

1y (index) 0.2%

5y (index) 20.8%

10y (index) 42.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £698/mo

Realistic £776/mo

Optimistic £854/mo

Based on Postcode area DL → North East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Darlington: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DL2 2WG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Shop	Bargain Booze Select Convenience	0.5 miles
Train station	North Road	2.0 miles
Train station	Darlington	2.8 miles
Hospital	Middleton St.George Hospital	7.0 miles
Hospital	Butterwick Hospice	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	39
Anti-social behaviour	28
Criminal damage and arson	12
Public order	6
Other theft	5
Burglary	4
Shoplifting	2
Vehicle crime	2
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	102

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
Mount Pleasant Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2022
Wyvern Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 15 Sep 2023
West Park Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2015
Marchbank Free School	Other	0.9 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2024
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 30 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.46%

Max investor price (0.8%) £97,000

Target investor price (1%) £77,600

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).