What type of property is 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ?

28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ?

28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (793 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ?

28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ?

28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ 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 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ located?

28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ?

Police records around 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ 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 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ?

The closest primary school to 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ is Heathfield Primary School (232m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (573m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ?

The closest bus stop to 28 Shearwater Avenue, DL1 1DQ is Allington Way, 252m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Shearwater Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1DQ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

793 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Shearwater Avenue

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

28 Shearwater Avenue is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 793 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2009) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from September 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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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.

28 Shearwater Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Shearwater Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 28 Shearwater Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1DQ

1decisions10nearby

Jun 2003
OutbuildingFull
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Erection of a single storey garage to side
Reference
03/00373/FUL
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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.

28 Shearwater Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DQ: £157,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DL1 1DQ

On the street

Versus other Shearwater Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

28 Shearwater Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Allington Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Heathfield Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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