What type of property is 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS last sold for £107,000 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

The current EPC rating for 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 3PS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS located?

3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

Police records around 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS 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.

Which schools serve 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

The closest primary school to 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS is Whinfield Primary School (566m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Haughton Academy (922m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Argyll Close, DL1 3PS is Gleneagles Road, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Argyll Close, Darlington, DL1 3PS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 3 Argyll Close

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

3 Argyll Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 3PS). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 26.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 92.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemElectric

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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)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Argyll Close, Darlington, DL1 3PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Argyll Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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 Argyll Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£107,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 December 2014Most recent
£107,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 3PS: £150,000 (2020–2018).

Nearby sales in DL1 3PS

On the street

Versus other Argyll Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Argyll Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,488

Street avg £1,671

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

448/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gleneagles Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Whinfield Primary School. 13 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 3PS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 3PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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