What kind of home is 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ?

18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ sell for?

18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ last sold for £212,950 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ?

18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ in?

18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ 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.

What schools are near 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ?

The closest primary school to 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ is Red Hall Primary School (530m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (941m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Gibb Avenue, DL1 1NQ is Kwik Fit, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Gibb Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1NQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Gibb Avenue

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

18 Gibb Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Darlington (DL1 1NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 12.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

18 Gibb Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Gibb Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Gibb Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£212,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 February 2016Most recent
£212,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1NQ: £200,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DL1 1NQ

On the street

Versus other Gibb Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Gibb Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,918

Street avg £1,808

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

Kwik Fit — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Red Hall Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 1NQ 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 1NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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