Sold STC End of terrace

29 LONGFIELD ROAD

DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU

3 beds 1 baths 980 sq ft Listed 28 Sep 2021 (-1756d)

£120,000

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (DL3 0HU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 91 m² |
| Last sold | £110,000 Oct 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/10/2031
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,745

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£20)
- 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/9150-2657-1100-2099-8195)

## Description

The Property

This well maintained three bedroom end terrace offers spacious living accommodation throughout.

Located in the sought after Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington within walking distance of local shops, schools for all age groups and bus services to the surrounding areas and town centre.

Internally, the property comprises of a spacious hallway, lounge with bay window, good size kitchen diner with access to the rear garden. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a third single bedroom currently used as a study, served a family bathroom. Complete with double glazing and central heating throughout.

Externally there is a front garden with a driveway and a garage to the side. To the rear is enclosed low maintenance paved rear garden with a fence surround.

Book your viewing online 24/7 by clicking the brochure link below.

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.

If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

## Property Photos

- ![The Property](/listings/photos/114103367/1317476) - The Property
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/114103367/1317477) - Hallway
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/114103367/1317478) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/114103367/1317479) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/114103367/1317481) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/114103367/1317482) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/114103367/1317484)
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/114103367/1317489) - Family Bathroom
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/114103367/1317492) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/114103367/1317495) - Bedroom Two
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/114103367/1317498) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/114103367/1317500) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/114103367/1317505) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/114103367/1317508) - epc

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #676211
- **Address:** 29 Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HU
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/05/2003
- **Work Completed:** 11/04/2003
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £110,000 | 07/10/2022 | 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 |
| 92 THOMPSON STREET WEST, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HQ | £105,000 | 05/01/2026 | 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 |
| 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] 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 |
| [Same street] 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £66,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £88,775 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £96,100 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £112,729 (76 Terraced, DL3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +6.4%

## 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):** £529/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow)
- **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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,319/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -24.8%
- **10y growth:** 30.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

91 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£110,000 Oct 2022

Price per m²

£1,319/m²

Local average

£112,729 (+6.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,382 of 33,755)

Street crime

193 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Well Maintained Family Home
Driveway & Garage
Popular Harrowgate Hill Location
Low Maintenance Rear Garden
Fantastic Potential
Priced To Sell

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Private garden

Description

The Property
This well maintained three bedroom end terrace offers spacious living accommodation throughout.

Located in the sought after Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington within walking distance of local shops, schools for all age groups and bus services to the surrounding areas and town centre.

Internally, the property comprises of a spacious hallway, lounge with bay window, good size kitchen diner with access to the rear garden. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a third single bedroom currently used as a study, served a family bathroom. Complete with double glazing and central heating throughout.

Externally there is a front garden with a driveway and a garage to the side. To the rear is enclosed low maintenance paved rear garden with a fence surround.

Book your viewing online 24/7 by clicking the brochure link below.

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

Listed by

covering Darlington

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Reference: 114103367

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/10/2021

Expiry date: 12/10/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,745

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
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 (£20)
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 1

EPC Graphs

epc

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #676211

Property Details

Street: 29 Longfield Road

Town: Darlington

Postcode: DL3 0HU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/05/2003

Work Completed: 11/04/2003

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	07/10/2022 (3 years ago)	£110,000	—

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
92 THOMPSON STREET WEST, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HQ	£105,000	05/01/2026	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
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 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
Same street 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£66,000	20/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £88,775 (8 sales)

Area average: £96,100 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -24.8%

10y growth 30.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Darlington. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.7%

5y (index) 20.5%

10y (index) 38.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £608/mo

Realistic £676/mo

Optimistic £744/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Darlington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Darlington: £529/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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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	9.7 miles
University	Durham University, Queen's Campus	10.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	59
Violence and sexual offences	54
Public order	17
Shoplifting	13
Burglary	12
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other crime	11
Possession of weapons	4
Vehicle crime	4
Other theft	3
Drugs	2
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	193

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

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.56%

Max investor price (0.8%) £84,500

Target investor price (1%) £67,600

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).

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