53 LONGFIELD ROAD
DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU
Property details
Floor area
68 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£66,000 Aug 2021
Price per m²
£1,029/m²
Local average
£112,729 (-37.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (13,382 of 33,755)
Street crime
189 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Two bed terrace
- No onward chain
- South facing garden
- Garage
- Ground floor shower room
- Good transport links
- Gas central heating
- Ideal first time buy
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN NO ONWARD CHAIN
An excellent opportunity to acquire this competitively priced two double bedroom mid terraced property which has the huge benefit of a generous South facing garden and garage to the rear. The home has been extremely well cared for and maintained by the present owners which will certainly appeal to a variety of buyers including a first time buyer or as an investment opportunity. It is light and airy yet has a pleasant cosy feel and we have no hesitation in recommending an internal viewing.
There are two reception rooms, perfect for entertaining and an excellent sized kitchen and a ground floor shower room with modern suite and a lean-to sun room which is an excellent place to relax and unwind. There are two double bedrooms to the first floor, uPVC double glazing and gas central heating via a combi boiler.
GROUND FLOOR
A principal reception room situated to the front with a bay style window flooding the room with natural light and a feature fireplace. A separate dining room ideal for entertaining with a pleasant open staircase to the first floor and a traditional fireplace with open fire along with attractive wall lights. A well appointed kitchen providing a good range of units, laminate work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, electric cooker point and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Off the kitchen there is a ground floor shower room featuring a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. and a lean-to sun room.
FIRST FLOOR
A small landing allows access to the two double bedrooms both in good decorative order, the master housing the wall mounted combi boiler (providing gas central heating and domestic hot water).
EXTERNALLY
There is a pleasant forecourt to the front and a South facing rear garden which is considered a good size, perfect for those warmer months. It is predominantly laid to lawn with a block paved patio area and useful outside store. The garage has timber doors allowing secure off street parking or storage.
Lounge - 3.66mx3.66m plus bay (12'x12' plus bay) -
Dining Room - 3.66mx4.19m (12'x13'9) -
Kitchen - 3.81mx1.45m (12'6x4'9) -
Sun Room - 1.70mx2.57m (5'7x8'5) -
Ground Floor Shower Room/W.C. -
First Floor Landing -
Bedroom One - 3.66mx3.56m (12'x11'8) -
Bedroom Two - 3.66m narrowing to 2.67m 'x4.27m (12 narrowing to -
Rear Garden -
Listed by
Darlington
SMITH & FRIENDS ESTATE AGENTS LTD
Reference: 73251834
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 22/09/2020
Expiry date: 21/09/2030
Current heating cost: £719/year
Potential heating cost: £444/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,635
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
- 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)
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EE Rating
Price history
313% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/08/2021 (4 years ago) | £66,000 | +57.1% |
| Sold | 28/05/2013 (13 years ago) | £42,000 | +162.5% |
| Sold | 17/12/1999 (26 years ago) | £16,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £123,000 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 50 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £76,000 | 09/01/2026 | 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 |
| 75 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DF | £137,500 | 14/04/2023 | 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 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £96,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £94,275 (8 sales)
Area average: £97,725 (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: Terraced. As of April 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: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | The Quest | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Headlines Hair Design | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | North Road - Lawson Street | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Harrowgate Hill Roundabout | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | North Road | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Darlington | 2.0 miles |
| Hospital | Middleton Saint George Hospital | 5.2 miles |
| Hospital | Butterwick Hospice | 8.4 miles |
| University | Durham University | 9.6 miles |
| University | Durham University, Queen's Campus | 10.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 189 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Oct 2023 |
| Longfield Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Rise Carr College | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 21 Oct 2013 |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 10 Feb 2019 |
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)
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).