What type of property is 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL?

8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL?

8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 1JL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL?

8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL located?

8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL 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 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL?

The closest primary school to 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL is Gurney Pease Academy (442m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Darlington College (245m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hundens Lane, DL1 1JL is Haughton Road, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Hundens Lane

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

8 Hundens Lane is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1JL). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 60 m² it's 17.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 34 EPCs).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE45toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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

29%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hundens Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Hundens Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

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 1JL: £75,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL1 1JL

On the street

Versus other Hundens Lane homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Hundens Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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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

0.0 km

Haughton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Darlington College. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

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