Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ
3 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£131,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£112,000)+17%
- Against DL1 1LJ's recent median (£105,000)+25%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
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Our estimate
£131,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£112,000)+17%
- Against DL1 1LJ's recent median (£105,000)+25%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31 Bourne Avenue is modelled from its 64 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL1 1LJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
64 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2025
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in DL1 1LJ
5 sales, median £105,000 (2025–2017)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
31 Bourne Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
16 January 2026Most recent
£112,000
+5.7%over 19 years24 October 2006
£106,000
+76.8%over 4 years5 September 2002
£59,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1LJ: £105,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in DL1 1LJ
What this page doesn't show
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About 31 Bourne Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Bourne Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £112,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 17% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
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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 2)
Sept 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 September 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2025from Dec 2012
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
31 Bourne Avenue has an approved rear extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at 31 Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ
1decisions1extensions9nearby
- May 2003ConservatoryFullOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of a conservatory to rear
Extension- Reference
- 03/00326/FUL
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Versus other Bourne Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
31 Bourne Avenue is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,750
Street avg £1,380
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
448/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Bourne Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Aidan's Church of England Academy. 25 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Aidan's Church of England AcademySecondary216m
- Darlington College16 plus565m
- Heathfield Primary SchoolPrimary586m
- The Rydal AcademyPrimary945m
Nearest stops
- Bourne AvenueBus stop97m
- Larkspur DriveBus stop203m
- Hundens ParkBus stop227m
- Roberts WalkBus stop303m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,479 reports33%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,838 reports24%
- Criminal Damage & Arson812 reports11%
- Shoplifting632 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 1LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 31 Bourne Avenue is modelled from its 64 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL1 1LJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 31 Bourne Avenue. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31 Bourne Avenue was lodged in September 2025 at band C and is valid until September 2035. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 31 Bourne Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DL1 1LJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 31 Bourne Avenue is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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