What kind of home is 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

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

What did 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN sell for?

28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN last sold for £124,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £88,000 in March 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2012 and October 2017, 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN rose from £88,000 to £124,000, a change of £36,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The current EPC rating for 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN use?

The latest EPC at 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

28 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.

Which area is 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN in?

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

What is crime like near 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

Police records around 28 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.

What schools are near 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The closest bus stop to 28 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is The Wheatsheaf, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Albatross Way, Darlington, DL1 1DN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 28 Albatross Way

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

28 Albatross Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 is 19.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 16.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (October 2017).

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2015from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Low Energy Lighting

0%27%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Albatross Way, Darlington, DL1 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

28 Albatross Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£124,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2017Most recent
£124,000
+6.4%over 4 years
12 May 2013
£116,500
+32.4%over 1 year
15 March 2012
£88,000

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.

On habitable rooms, 28 Albatross Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,632

Street avg £1,437

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Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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.

£124k

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3 bed

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3 bed

£206k

1 Iris Grove

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1 Bobbin Crescent

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1 Cyclamen Grove

DL1 1GS

2 bed1 bath

£113k

1 Brunel Way

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1 Haven Gardens

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1 bed1 bath

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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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