What type of property is 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN last sold for £97,000 in September 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 1DN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN located?

23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The closest primary school to 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (431m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (703m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is The Wheatsheaf, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Albatross Way, Darlington, DL1 1DN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Albatross Way

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

23 Albatross Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 40.2% above the 2009 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from May 2014

EPC improved fromE43toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Albatross Way, Darlington, DL1 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Albatross Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£97,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2009Most recent
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DN: £112,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in DL1 1DN

On the street

Versus other Albatross Way homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 23 Albatross Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,492

Street avg £1,444

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Haven Gardens

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Darlington district page.

Full Darlington report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Wheatsheaf — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 1DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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