What type of property is 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ?

31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ last change hands?

31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ last sold for £55,100 in July 2025. Before that, it sold for £106,950 in November 2006, so prices have been falling over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and July 2025, 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ fell from £106,950 to £55,100, a change of £51,850. That works out to roughly -3.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ?

31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ?

31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ 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 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ located?

31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ?

Police records around 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ 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 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ?

The closest primary school to 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ is The Rydal Academy (436m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (907m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Appleby Close, DL1 4AJ is St John's Crescent, 80m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station - main ent, 189m away.

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31 Appleby Close, Darlington, DL1 4AJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Appleby Close

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

31 Appleby Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 57 m² this is the 28th smallest of 79 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 15–125 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 79 units on file.

Across 2006–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 105.1% above the 2025 sale of £55,100. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 36.9% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £55,100 — fresh data.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes

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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.

31 Appleby Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromB83toC78

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Appleby Close, Darlington, DL1 4AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Appleby Close has no planning applications on record.

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8 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.

31 Appleby Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£55,100

Growth on file: -3.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2025Most recent
£55,100
-48.5%over 18 years
30 November 2006
£106,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4AJ: £84,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in DL1 4AJ

On the street

Versus other Appleby Close homes

Four headline reads against 53 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 31 Appleby Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£967

Street avg £1,623

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Darlington report

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Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St John's Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Rydal Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 4AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 4AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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