# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (DL3 6AY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 32 CHELMSFORD STREET, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 6AY | | Price | £95,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £107,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/10/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £725/year ### Recommendations - Q (14,000) - W2 (6,000) - E (15) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9618-3956-7290-6408-9914) ## Description * POPULAR AREA OF DARLINGTON * NO ONWARD CHAIN! * Situated on the ever popular Chelmsford Street, Darlington, this well-presented three-bedroom property offers an excellent opportunity for families, first time buyers or investors alike. The home has been newly decorated and benefits from some newly fitted carpets creating a fresh, modern feel! The accommodation is well-proportioned and offers comfortable living space with plenty of natural light! EPC Grade: D Council Tax: A **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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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 32 CHELMSFORD STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6AY | £107,000 | 16/03/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 EASSON ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6BB | £40,000 | 20/02/2026 | Terraced | | 80 KITCHENER STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NJ | £83,000 | 15/01/2026 | Terraced | | 148 GREENBANK ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6ES | £120,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced | | 47 BRANKSOME TERRACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 6AZ | £45,000 | 07/01/2026 | Terraced | | 67 BARNINGHAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NT | £60,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced | | 51 KITCHENER STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NL | £77,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced | | 72 MARSHALL STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NN | £70,000 | 03/12/2025 | Terraced | | 81 BARNINGHAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NT | £75,000 | 03/10/2025 | Terraced | | 73 KITCHENER STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NL | £80,000 | 05/09/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 25 CHELMSFORD STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6AY | £87,000 | 04/09/2025 | Terraced | | 73 BEACONSFIELD STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6EP | £76,000 | 29/08/2025 | Terraced | | 25 BARNINGHAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NT | £75,000 | 22/08/2025 | Terraced | | 182 GREENBANK ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6ES | £115,000 | 22/08/2025 | Terraced | | 40 MARSHALL STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NN | £96,000 | 22/07/2025 | Terraced | | 65 BEACONSFIELD STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6EP | £62,000 | 03/07/2025 | Terraced | | 83 BARNINGHAM STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NT | £47,000 | 01/04/2025 | Terraced | | 2 SALISBURY TERRACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 6PA | £74,600 | 14/03/2025 | Terraced | | 14 NORTH LODGE TERRACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 6LZ | £220,000 | 28/02/2025 | Terraced | | 184 GREENBANK ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6ES | £75,000 | 06/12/2024 | Terraced | | 41 SELBOURNE TERRACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 6BQ | £64,500 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced | | 17 KITCHENER STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 6NL | £57,750 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced | **Street average:** £87,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £80,643 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £112,729 (76 Terraced, DL3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.7% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Barron St, DL3 | £750/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Gurney St, DL1 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £700/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.74% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £87,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £70,000 *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 £700/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £231/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.1% *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:** £1,033/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -24.6% - **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)