What type of property is 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY last sold for £39,999 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £133,000 in July 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 2007 and August 2023, 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY fell from £65,000 to £39,999, a change of £25,001. That works out to roughly -3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 2HY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY 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 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY located?

1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

Police records around 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY 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 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

The closest primary school to 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY is Northwood Primary School (293m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Darlington College (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY is Morrisons, 92m away. The nearest rail option is North Road Rail Station, 252m away.

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1 Aldam Street, Darlington, DL1 2HY

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Aldam Street

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

1 Aldam Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 2HY). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 61 m² this is the 4th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 30 units on file.

Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 185% above the 2023 sale of £39,999. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £39,999. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 61 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 29 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromE46toD68

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Aldam Street, Darlington, DL1 2HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Aldam Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

1 Aldam Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£39,999

Growth on file: -3.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2023Most recent
£39,999
+53.8%over 5 years
8 December 2017
£26,000
-80.5%over 10 years
19 July 2007
£133,000
+104.6%
19 July 2007
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 2HY: £55,500 (2025–2023).

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Morrisons — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Northwood Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 2HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 2HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

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