Sold Terraced

72 NORTH ROAD

DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL1 2EQ

4 beds 1 baths Listed 18 Apr 2016 (-3757d)

£180,000

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# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (DL1 2EQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 72 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL1 2EQ |
| Price | £180,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £50,000 Dec 2002 |

## Description

Location/ Situation

The property fronts the junction near Morrison supermarket and the old B&Q building, premises are located near a number of retail outlets, including some newly built commercial units and residential properties close by.

Primes

A two Storey brick built premises with a tiled roof, with attractive shop frontage and separate entrance to first floor living accommodation, the retail shop offers post office counter service and general dealers with display and cold shelving to this area, with general storage rooms and garage storage to rear.

First floor accommodation comprises

Hallway with staircase.

Landing

Lounge / diner 6.08m x 4.26m

Double glazed window to front elevation, double radiator, modern fire place incorporated gas fire, wall lights.

Kitchen 3.09m x 3.99m

Modern matching range of storage units comprises of wall and base storage units, laminated work tops, sink fitted with mixer tap, gas hob and electric oven, over head extractor fan, tile flooring.

Shower room wc  2.40m x 3.90m

Double glazed window to rear, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low, level wc, panel wall surrounds.

Bedroom one 2.77m x 4.03m

Double glazed windows to rear, single radiator, wall lights.

Bedroom two 3.39m x 3.94m

Double glazed window to rear, single radiator.

Bedroom three 2.99m x 3.46m

Double glazed window to front elevation, wardrobes with overhead storage cupboards and drawer units.

Bedroom four 2.46m x 4.04m

Double glazed window to rear wardrobes with sliding door fronts.

Tenure

Freehold

Rateable Value

Awaiting written confirmation

Energy Performance asset rating

Rated E

Details of profit and loss, interested parties should clarify facts and figures via seller or there own solicitor,  as yet we are still awaiting conformation of accounts in writing.

Viewing strictly by appointment through Selling Agents contact 01325 376900.

## Property Photos

- ![Front elevation](/listings/photos/58945649/1655718) - Front elevation
- ![Post office counter](/listings/photos/58945649/1655720) - Post office counter
- ![Shop](/listings/photos/58945649/1655722) - Shop
- ![Shop](/listings/photos/58945649/1655725) - Shop
- ![Lounge / diner](/listings/photos/58945649/1655727) - Lounge / diner
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/58945649/1655728) - Kitchen
- ![Shower room](/listings/photos/58945649/1655731) - Shower room
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/58945649/1655732)
- ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/58945649/1655733) - Master bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/58945649/1655734) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/58945649/1655735) - Bedroom

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/58945649/1655736) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 72 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 2EQ | £50,000 | 11/12/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 CHARLES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HU | £79,950 | 14/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 5 SHILDON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HS | £51,500 | 08/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 108 HIGH NORTHGATE, DARLINGTON, DL1 1UR | £85,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 JAMES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JL | £128,000 | 07/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 DENMARK STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0LP | £115,000 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 22 CHARLES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HU | £72,000 | 05/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HP | £70,000 | 30/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 ALDAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HY | £68,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 102 - 104 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 2EQ | £55,000 | 16/12/2022 | Other |
| 7 ALDAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HY | £70,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 STEPHENSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6SR | £71,000 | 26/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 STEPHENSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6SR | £40,000 | 19/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 83 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HN | £70,000 | 11/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 DENMARK STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0LP | £89,950 | 18/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 ALDAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HY | £66,500 | 18/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 JAMES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JL | £135,000 | 10/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 106 HIGH NORTHGATE, DARLINGTON, DL1 1UR | £75,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 HENRY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HG | £70,000 | 25/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 CHARLES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HU | £50,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HR | £52,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 61 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HP | £40,000 | 11/05/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £55,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £74,945 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £94,750 (64 Terraced, DL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +90%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £614/mo
- **Realistic:** £682/mo
- **Optimistic:** £750/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £85,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £68,200

*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:** -0.2%
- **10y growth:** -1.4%

## 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)

Front elevation Post office counter Shop Shop Lounge / diner Kitchen Shower room Photo 8 Master bedroom Bedroom Bedroom

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£50,000 Dec 2002

Local average

£94,750 (+90%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (540 of 33,755)

Street crime

588 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Post office / General Dealers
Post office counter & retail store
First floor living accommodation
Lounge/diner, kitchen, shower room
Four good sized bedrooms
Storage rooms & garage
EPC rated E

Additional details

Heating: Gas, Double glazing
Accessibility: Level access
Parking: Garage, Yes

Description

Location/ Situation

The property fronts the junction near Morrison supermarket and the old B&Q building, premises are located near a number of retail outlets, including some newly built commercial units and residential properties close by.

Primes

A two Storey brick built premises with a tiled roof, with attractive shop frontage and separate entrance to first floor living accommodation, the retail shop offers post office counter service and general dealers with display and cold shelving to this area, with general storage rooms and garage storage to rear.

First floor accommodation comprises

Hallway with staircase.

Landing

Lounge / diner 6.08m x 4.26m

Double glazed window to front elevation, double radiator, modern fire place incorporated gas fire, wall lights.

Kitchen 3.09m x 3.99m

Modern matching range of storage units comprises of wall and base storage units, laminated work tops, sink fitted with mixer tap, gas hob and electric oven, over head extractor fan, tile flooring.

Shower room wc 2.40m x 3.90m

Double glazed window to rear, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low, level wc, panel wall surrounds.

Bedroom one 2.77m x 4.03m

Double glazed windows to rear, single radiator, wall lights.

Bedroom two 3.39m x 3.94m

Double glazed window to rear, single radiator.

Bedroom three 2.99m x 3.46m

Double glazed window to front elevation, wardrobes with overhead storage cupboards and drawer units.

Bedroom four 2.46m x 4.04m

Double glazed window to rear wardrobes with sliding door fronts.

Tenure

Freehold

Rateable Value

Awaiting written confirmation

Energy Performance asset rating

Rated E

Details of profit and loss, interested parties should clarify facts and figures via seller or there own solicitor, as yet we are still awaiting conformation of accounts in writing.

Viewing strictly by appointment through Selling Agents contact 01325 376900.

Listed by

Darlington

Close Thornton Solicitors

Reference: 58945649

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/12/2002 (23 years ago)	£50,000	—

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
16 CHARLES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HU	£79,950	14/01/2026	Terraced
5 SHILDON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HS	£51,500	08/09/2025	Terraced
108 HIGH NORTHGATE, DARLINGTON, DL1 1UR	£85,000	07/12/2023	Terraced
2 JAMES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JL	£128,000	07/06/2023	Terraced
18 DENMARK STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0LP	£115,000	02/06/2023	Terraced
22 CHARLES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HU	£72,000	05/04/2023	Terraced
54 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HP	£70,000	30/03/2023	Terraced
9 ALDAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HY	£68,000	22/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 102 - 104 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 2EQ	£55,000	16/12/2022	Other
7 ALDAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HY	£70,000	04/11/2022	Terraced
6 STEPHENSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6SR	£71,000	26/10/2022	Terraced
16 STEPHENSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6SR	£40,000	19/10/2022	Terraced
83 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HN	£70,000	11/10/2022	Terraced
4 DENMARK STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0LP	£89,950	18/08/2022	Terraced
14 ALDAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HY	£66,500	18/08/2022	Terraced
6 JAMES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JL	£135,000	10/08/2022	Terraced
106 HIGH NORTHGATE, DARLINGTON, DL1 1UR	£75,000	05/08/2022	Terraced
30 HENRY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HG	£70,000	25/07/2022	Terraced
36 CHARLES STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HU	£50,000	15/07/2022	Terraced
47 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HR	£52,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
61 GURNEY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL1 2HP	£40,000	11/05/2022	Terraced

Street average: £55,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £74,945 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.2%

10y growth -1.4%

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 £614/mo

Realistic £682/mo

Optimistic £750/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Darlington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Darlington: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DL1 2EQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	King Baran Barbers	0.0 miles
Shop	Premier	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.0 miles
Train station	North Road	0.1 miles
Train station	Darlington	1.2 miles
Hospital	Middleton St.George Hospital	5.0 miles
Hospital	Butterwick Hospice	8.7 miles
University	Durham University, Queen's Campus	10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	172
Anti-social behaviour	131
Shoplifting	84
Public order	47
Criminal damage and arson	43
Vehicle crime	29
Burglary	22
Other crime	19
Other theft	13
Drugs	12
Possession of weapons	5
Robbery	5
Bicycle theft	3
Theft from the person	3
Total incidents	588

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
Northwood Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 10 Feb 2019
Rise Carr College	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 21 Oct 2013
Corporation Road Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Oct 2023
Gurney Pease Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 9 Sep 2013
Reid Street Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 31 May 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £85,250

Target investor price (1%) £68,200

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).