What type of property is 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW last sold for £75,500 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,000 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and September 2006, 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW rose from £26,000 to £75,500, a change of £49,500. That works out to roughly +28.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 2QW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW 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 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW located?

3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

Police records around 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW 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 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

The closest primary school to 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW is St Bede's Catholic Primary School (300m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Haughton Academy (601m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ajax Street, DL1 2QW is Springfield Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ajax Street, Darlington, DL1 2QW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Ajax Street

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

3 Ajax Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 2QW). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since September 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 28.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 45.7% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£115/sq ft) was about 44.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ajax Street, Darlington, DL1 2QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ajax 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.

3 Ajax Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 28.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£75,500

Growth on file: 28.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2006Most recent
£75,500
+190.4%over 4 years
23 May 2002
£26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 2QW: £67,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in DL1 2QW

On the street

Versus other Ajax Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Ajax Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,238

Street avg £1,008

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Springfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 2QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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