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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL1 4UW |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £120,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/11/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £381/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000

### Recommendations
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9577-3956-0209-0285-5200)

## Description

* IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS * NO ONWARD CHAIN * This is a well-cared for home that is located in a highly sought-after residential area.  The property offers spacious living areas, a private garden, and a driveway with a garage, making it an ideal choice for families, first-time buyers, or investors. With excellent transport links, well-regarded schools, and local amenities nearby, this property is perfect for those looking for a comfortable and convenient home in Darlington. The property benefits from a private rear garden, featuring a combination of lawn and patio space, making it ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxation. A driveway and garage provide off-road parking, ensuring convenience for homeowners and visitors alike.

Council Tax Band: B

Awaiting EPC

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our 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 photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide 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 traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/169299485/902913) - Floorplan
- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/169299485/902915) - Floorplan
- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/169299485/902918) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/169299485/902920) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £120,000 | 13/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 INGLEBY MOOR CRESCENT, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RW | £126,500 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 34 WESTMINSTER ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4SB | £70,000 | 04/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 1 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £117,500 | 15/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £85,000 | 18/10/2024 | Terraced |
| 50 INGLEBY MOOR CRESCENT, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RW | £132,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 22 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £149,000 | 29/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 32 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £90,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 CHESTNUT DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RR | £135,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 INGLEBY MOOR CRESCENT, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RW | £135,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 SOUTHMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RT | £91,750 | 25/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 BLACKMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RU | £103,000 | 17/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 CHESTNUT DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RS | £135,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 WESTMINSTER ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4SB | £95,000 | 07/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 12 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £147,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 67 CHESTNUT DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RR | £138,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 MOORFIELD CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RX | £135,500 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 OAKMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RY | £116,600 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 SOUTHMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RT | £105,000 | 23/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 BLACKMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RU | £110,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 WESTMINSTER ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4SB | £94,950 | 28/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 FOREST MOOR ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RB | £95,000 | 14/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £100,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 MOORFIELD CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RX | £117,000 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 63 CHESTNUT DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RR | £142,000 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 CHESTNUT DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RR | £108,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 35 CHESTNUT DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4RR | £136,500 | 28/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £100,000 | 23/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £94,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 27 GRANGEMOOR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 4UW | £95,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £108,611 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £116,090 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £95,032 (62 Terraced, DL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +26.3%

## 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

## 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, Herbert St, DL1 | £650/mo | 2 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £81,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £65,000

*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 £650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £87/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,935/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.2%
- **10y growth:** -4.1%

## 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)

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