46, Merrybent, DL2 2LE

46 Merrybent is a 179 m² / 1,927 sq ft detached home in Hurworth. It sold for £590,000 in May 2018. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £732k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £342k to £487k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2018 £590,000 5.7% 3.6%
Oct 1999 £210,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 46, Merrybent.

Floorplan 46
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Internal area
179 square metres (1,927 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,296 per square metre (£306 per square foot) in May 2018. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,088 per square metre (£380 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2018 £590,000 £3,296 £731,840 £4,088
Oct 1999 £210,000 £1,173 £709,844 £3,966

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 179 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £731,840. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Hurworth are now selling for between £1,910 and £2,720 per square metre (£177 and £252 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 179 m², this implies a valuation between £342,000 and £487,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
na
Type
Detached
Council tax band
F
Plot size
2,911 square metres (31,334 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 46 Merrybent. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 15/02/2018. It last appeared May 2018.
Photos:

There are 28 archived estate agent listing photos for 46 Merrybent.

Photos for 46 Merrybent
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
December 2022 22/01290/NMA
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
46 Merrybent DARLINGTON
Description:
Non-material amendment to application 1300542FUL - omission of windows above porch and garage, extend porch gable, change to garage door design, omission of veranda, construction of partially covered walkway.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
19 June 2025 - energy performance certificate grade A
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Re-mortgaging
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
320 sqm (3,444 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity and internal insulation. Roof: Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation. Heating: Air source heat pump, radiators, electric, Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric.
Summary:
13 May 2022 - energy performance certificate grade F
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
199 sqm (2,142 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Summary:
12 February 2018 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
179 sqm (1,927 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Frequently asked questions

46 Merrybent is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £731,840.
  • Based on an internal area of 179 m² and recent prices in Hurworth, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £342,000 to £487,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 46 Merrybent last sold for £590,000 in May 2018.

HouseMetric shows 46 Merrybent as 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is A, from an inspection dated 19 June 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 46 Merrybent was in council tax band F. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

46 Merrybent is in postcode DL2 2LE, in Hurworth. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Merrybent, DL2 2LE or analysis of the Hurworth property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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