# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (DL3 7ET) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 4, 121 CONISCLIFFE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 7ET | | Price | £140,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £140,000 Oct 2025 | ## Description We offer this two-bedroom GROUND FLOOR apartment located on Coniscliffe Road in the heart of the West End of Darlington. This delightful property is perfect for a variety of buyers, whether you are a first-time homeowner, a downsizer, or an investor looking for a promising opportunity. A brand new Gas Central Heating Boiler was installed early 2025. No Pets Allowed As you enter, you will find a spacious reception room that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The apartment features two well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample space for comfortable living. The family bathroom is conveniently situated, ensuring ease of access for all residents. One of the standout features of this property is its prime location. Situated close to the town centre, you will enjoy the convenience of local shops, restaurants, and amenities just a short stroll away. Additionally, the property benefits from no onward chain, allowing for a smooth and efficient purchasing process. For those with vehicles, the apartment comes with a garage and parking space, providing secure and convenient options for your transport needs. This property truly represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a modern living space in a sought-after area. Do not miss your chance to make this lovely apartment your new home. **Entrance Hallway** - Door to front. **Lounge** - Upvc dome bay window to front with additional dual aspect sash windows, creating a bright and airy living space. Deep coving to ceiling and radiator. **Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - Sash window, fitted with white wall, base and drawer units, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, gas hob and oven with extractor over. There is space for a washing machine and fridge. Part tiled walls and space for a dining table and chairs. **Bedroom One** - With sash window and radiator. **Bedroom Two** - With sash window and radiator. **Family Bathroom** - Fitted panelled bath with shower over, w.c, wash hand basin and tiled splashback. **Externally** - To the front there is communal grounds with lawn areas. There is also an allocated parking space and a garage in a block within the grounds. **Tenure** - Leasehold **Property Details** - Local Authority: Darlington Council Tax: Band: D Annual Price: £2,372 Conservation Area: West End Flood Risk: Very low Floor Area: 753 ft 2 / 70 m 2 Plot size: 0.12 acres (2 Plots) Mobile coverage EE Vodafone Three O2 Broadband Basic 16 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. We cannot also confirm at this stage of marketing the tenure of this house ## Property Photos - ![IMG_6250.jpeg](/listings/photos/160398587/240295) - IMG_6250.jpeg - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/160398587/240296) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/160398587/240297) - Lounge - ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/160398587/240298) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/160398587/240299) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/160398587/240300) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/160398587/240301) - Bedroom Two - ![IMG_6238.jpeg](/listings/photos/160398587/240302) - IMG_6238.jpeg - ![Externally](/listings/photos/160398587/240303) - Externally - ![Externally](/listings/photos/160398587/240304) - Externally - ![PXL_20250326_141944238.jpg](/listings/photos/160398587/240305) - PXL_20250326_141944238.jpg - ![PXL_20250326_142057999.jpg](/listings/photos/160398587/240306) - PXL_20250326_142057999.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160398587/240307) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 121 FLAT 4 CONISCLIFFE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 7ET | £140,000 | 10/10/2025 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CHESTERFIELDS APARTMENT 26 STANHOPE ROAD SOUTH, DARLINGTON, DL3 7GA | £120,000 | 18/12/2025 | Flat | | 2 CLEVELAND AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL3 7HE | £110,000 | 11/07/2025 | Flat | | 29 LECONFIELD, DARLINGTON, DL3 8HL | £200,000 | 04/04/2025 | Flat | | 21 LECONFIELD, DARLINGTON, DL3 8HL | £180,000 | 31/03/2025 | Flat | | 121 FLAT 12 CONISCLIFFE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 7ET | £128,000 | 08/11/2023 | Flat | | 32 OAKDENE AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL3 7HS | £207,500 | 10/03/2023 | Flat | | 28 WESTCLIFFE COURT, DARLINGTON, DL3 7UH | £116,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | MOUNT PLEASANT HOUSE, 110 15 CONISCLIFFE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 7RW | £66,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | CHESTERFIELDS APARTMENT 23 STANHOPE ROAD SOUTH, DARLINGTON, DL3 7GA | £120,000 | 07/09/2022 | Flat | | 2 FLAT 3 BLACKWELL LANE, DARLINGTON, DL3 8QD | £68,000 | 05/08/2022 | Flat | | VICTORIA HOUSE, 74 - 76 6 CONISCLIFFE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 7RN | £116,275 | 09/03/2022 | Flat | | CHESTERFIELDS APARTMENT 12 STANHOPE ROAD SOUTH, DARLINGTON, DL3 7GA | £120,500 | 31/01/2022 | Flat | | 40 WESTCLIFFE COURT, DARLINGTON, DL3 7UH | £115,000 | 28/01/2022 | Flat | | GREENHILLS, 55 - 57 FLAT 3 CLEVELAND TERRACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 8HN | £120,000 | 20/12/2021 | Flat | | 2 FLAT 2 SOUTHEND PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 7HN | £207,500 | 23/11/2021 | Flat | | 2 FIRST FLOOR BLACKWELL LANE, DARLINGTON, DL3 8QD | £175,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat | | CHESTERFIELDS APARTMENT 31 STANHOPE ROAD SOUTH, DARLINGTON, DL3 7GA | £120,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | GREENHILLS, 55 - 57 FLAT 6 CLEVELAND TERRACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 8HN | £95,000 | 20/08/2021 | Flat | | WITNEY COURT 4 GREENCROFT CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL3 8JG | £60,000 | 30/07/2021 | Flat | | 1B SWINBURNE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 7TB | £97,500 | 30/07/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £127,114 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £125,833 (18 Flat, DL3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Darlington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £604/mo - **Realistic:** £671/mo - **Optimistic:** £738/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Darlington (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/mo ## 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 Flat, Clarendon House, DL3 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Yarm Road, DL1 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £760/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £95,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £76,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £760/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £108/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 39.3% - **10y growth:** 29.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Darlington; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 8.5% - **10y growth (index):** 17% ## 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)