1 Dickinson Street, Darlington, DL1 4EQ
About 1 Dickinson Street
1 Dickinson Street is an end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 4EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 337% above the 2003 sale of £25,400. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£35/sq ft) was about 43.1% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Wall insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 Dickinson Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1 Dickinson Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2003).
£111,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£25,400
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 January 2003Most recent
£25,400
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4EQ: £66,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in DL1 4EQ
Versus other Dickinson Street homes
On price per m², 1 Dickinson Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£379
Street avg £765
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Eastbourne Methodist Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
The Rydal Academy. 24 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB







