What type of property is 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN last change hands?

9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN last sold for £144,950 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in November 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2014 and April 2024, 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN rose from £104,000 to £144,950, a change of £40,950. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The current EPC rating for 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2014 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

9 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 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN located?

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

Is 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN?

The closest bus stop to 9 Albatross Way, DL1 1DN is The Wheatsheaf, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Albatross Way, Darlington, DL1 1DN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Albatross Way

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

9 Albatross Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 40.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £144,950.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromF31toG15

Low Energy Lighting

22%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromG15toC73

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Albatross Way, Darlington, DL1 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Albatross Way has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

9 Albatross Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£144,950

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2024Most recent
£144,950
+39.4%over 9 years
28 November 2014
£104,000

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.

9 Albatross Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,959

Street avg £1,421

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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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Common questions

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