What kind of home is 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

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

When did 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY last change hands?

28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY last sold for £62,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £23,500 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 2001 and May 2025, 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY rose from £23,500 to £62,000, a change of £38,500. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

The current EPC rating for 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 2HY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY use?

The latest EPC at 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

28 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.

Which area is 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY in?

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

Is 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY show an average of 448 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY?

The closest bus stop to 28 Aldam Street, DL1 2HY is Morrisons, 92m away. The nearest rail option is North Road Rail Station, 252m away.

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28 Aldam Street, Darlington, DL1 2HY

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 28 Aldam Street

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

28 Aldam Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 2HY). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 sits 71% above the 2025 sale of £62,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£96/sq ft) was about 57.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £62,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2016from Jul 2014

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Aldam Street, Darlington, DL1 2HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£106,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£62,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2025Most recent
£62,000
-4.6%over 3 years
5 May 2022
£65,000
+47.7%over 13 years
28 November 2008
£44,000
+87.2%over 7 years
23 May 2001
£23,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 2HY: £62,500 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in DL1 2HY

On the street

Versus other Aldam Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 28 Aldam Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,033

Street avg £935

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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