2, Merrybent, DL2 2LE

2 Merrybent is a 131 m² / 1,410 sq ft semi-detached home in Hurworth. It sold for £341,000 in August 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £353k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £250k to £356k 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
Aug 2022 £341,000 6.6% 4.1%
Aug 2012 £180,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 2, Merrybent.

Floorplan 2
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Internal area
131 square metres (1,410 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,603 per square metre (£242 per square foot) in Aug 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,691 per square metre (£250 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2022 £341,000 £2,603 £352,507 £2,691
Aug 2012 £180,000 £1,374 £246,043 £1,878

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 131 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 £352,507. 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 131 m², this implies a valuation between £250,000 and £356,000. 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
4
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
416 square metres (4,478 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 2 Merrybent. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 16/03/2022. It last appeared Nov 2022.
Photos:

There are 15 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in March 2022) for 2 Merrybent.

Photos for 2 Merrybent
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
August 2021 21/00880/PLU
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Merrybent DARLINGTON
Description:
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Conversion of the existing loft space into a habitable space with dormer extension to rear and the insertion of 1 no. roof light to the front elevation (amended description 16.08.2021).
Planning ref:
May 2017 17/00252/PLU
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Merrybent DARLINGTO
Description:
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development - extension to front of dwelling to provide enlarged to the entrance hall/porch
EPC Inspections
Summary:
08 March 2022 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
131 sqm (1,410 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Summary:
05 April 2012 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
101 sqm (1,087 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Frequently asked questions

2 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 £352,507.
  • Based on an internal area of 131 m² and recent prices in Hurworth, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £250,000 to £356,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 2 Merrybent last sold for £341,000 in August 2022.

HouseMetric shows 2 Merrybent as 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 08 March 2022. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 2 Merrybent was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

2 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.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.