What type of property is 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW?

14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW last change hands?

14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW last sold for £148,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW?

14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW?

14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW 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 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW located?

14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW 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 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW?

The closest primary school to 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW is Heathfield Primary School (417m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (701m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW?

The closest bus stop to 14 Flamingo Close, DL1 1DW is St Herbert's Church, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Flamingo Close, Darlington, DL1 1DW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Flamingo Close

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

14 Flamingo Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1DW). 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 (October 2024) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £148,500 — fresh data. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 21.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 42.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

14 Flamingo Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Flamingo Close, Darlington, DL1 1DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Flamingo Close 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.

14 Flamingo Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£148,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1DW: £161,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL1 1DW

On the street

Versus other Flamingo Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 Flamingo Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,007

Street avg £1,486

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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

St Herbert's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Heathfield Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1DW

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

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