# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (DL3 0HU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU | | Price | £70,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £66,000 Aug 2021 | ## Description ** BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED MID TERRACE ** ** CHARMING COTTAGE FEEL ** ** GARAGE ** ** 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** - ## Property Photos - ![IMG_0077.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317483) - IMG_0077.jpg - ![IMG_0126.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317486) - IMG_0126.jpg - ![IMG_0087.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317488) - IMG_0087.jpg - ![IMG_0089.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317491) - IMG_0089.jpg - ![IMG_0091.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317494) - IMG_0091.jpg - ![IMG_0098.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317497) - IMG_0098.jpg - ![IMG_0095.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317501) - IMG_0095.jpg - ![IMG_0104.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317503) - IMG_0104.jpg - ![IMG_0111.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317506) - IMG_0111.jpg - ![IMG_0115.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317509) - IMG_0115.jpg - ![IMG_0122.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317511) - IMG_0122.jpg - ![IMG_0121.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317512) - IMG_0121.jpg - ![IMG_0128.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317514) - IMG_0128.jpg - ![IMG_0124.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317516) - IMG_0124.jpg ## Floorplans - ![53 Longfield Road.jpg](/listings/photos/73251834/1317519) - 53 Longfield Road.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/73251834/1317521) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £66,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced | | 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £42,000 | 28/05/2013 | Terraced | | 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £16,000 | 17/12/1999 | 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 | | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £112,227 (79 Terraced, DL3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -37.6% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.97% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £67,600 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -23.6% - **10y growth:** 29% ## 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)