Lowther Drive - DL1 4LU
Key Postcode Insights
DL1 4LU is a residential postcode situated on Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 with 22 addresses.
It ranks as the 646th largest and 826th most expensive of the 1,103 postcodes in the DL1 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 22 properties: 14 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £158,763
- 10 Year change
- up 34.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £936pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £158/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL1 4LU is a residential postcode situated on Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 with 22 addresses.
It ranks as the 646th largest and 826th most expensive of the 1,103 postcodes in the DL1 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 22 properties: 14 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £158,763
- 10 Year change
- up 34.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £936pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £158/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DL1 4LU
- 1 Lowther Drive
House
- 3 Lowther Drive
House
- 5 Lowther Drive
House
- 7 Lowther Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 9 Lowther Drive
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL1 4LU sold for £165,000 on 30th April 2026. Since then prices have on average remained the same.
The current average value in the postcode is £158,763.
The DL1 4LU Sales Market has increased by 34.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.1% | £158,763 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £155,498 |
| June 2024 | -0.1% | £151,799 |
| June 2023 | 0.8% | £151,883 |
| June 2022 | 14.8% | £150,637 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £131,232 |
| June 2020 | -1.2% | £121,397 |
| June 2019 | -1% | £122,917 |
| June 2018 | 4.1% | £124,158 |
| June 2017 | 1.2% | £119,250 |
| June 2016 | 1.7% | £117,877 |
| June 2015 | -0.7% | £115,958 |
| June 2014 | 2.4% | £116,812 |
| June 2013 | 0.3% | £114,130 |
| June 2012 | -1.6% | £113,811 |
| June 2011 | -2.5% | £115,709 |
| June 2010 | 1.3% | £118,638 |
| June 2009 | -5.3% | £117,152 |
| June 2008 | -4.3% | £123,656 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £129,271 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £936.
The DL1 4LU Rental Market has increased by 61.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £936pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £909pcm |
| June 2024 | 10.2% | £878pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.4% | £797pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.7% | £735pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.7% | £664pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.5% | £617pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £596pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £597pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £595pcm |
| June 2016 | -1.1% | £580pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.7% | £586pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.1% | £582pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £576pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.7% | £581pcm |
| June 2011 | -1% | £577pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £582pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.3% | £576pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £595pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £586pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 30th April 2026 for £165,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable.
DL1 4LU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 2 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2026£165,000 | 3 Bed House37, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU37, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU
- Sold Oct 2025£170,000 | 4 Bed House39, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU39, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU
- Sold Jul 2025£160,000 | 3 Bed House41, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU41, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU
Nearby Postcodes
DL1 4LU is the 646th largest and the 826th most expensive postcode out of the 1,103 postcodes in the DL1 area.
- DL1 4JQ, Geneva Lane, Darlington, DL1DL1 4JQ10 Addresses|30 m away
- DL1 4JS, Geneva Lane, Darlington, DL1DL1 4JS6 Addresses|60 m away
- DL1 4LZ, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1DL1 4LZ79 Addresses|74 m away
- DL1 4DZ, Maltby Court, Darlington, DL1DL1 4DZ21 Addresses|83 m away
- DL1 4NA, The Bakers, Darlington, DL1DL1 4NA9 Addresses|91 m away
Property Types
- 14 modern houses built after 1980
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (14)
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 14 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (14)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2006£216,995 | 3 Bed House29, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU29, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU
- Sold Aug 2023£205,000 | 4 Bed House150, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LZ150, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LZ
- Sold Jan 2024£190,000 | 3 Bed House43, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU43, Lowther Drive, Darlington, DL1 4LU
Schools Nearby
- The Rydal Academy500 m away
- Skerne Park Academy600 m away
- St John's Church of England Academy700 m away
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy1.5 km away
- Carmel College3.0 km away
- Haughton Academy3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL1 4LU is Darlington station, which is 700 metres away.
- Darlington|700 m away
- North Road (Darlington)|2.5 km away
- Dinsdale|4.9 km away
- Teesside Airport|7.6 km away
