What type of property is 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ?

5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ last change hands?

5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ last sold for £88,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £70,000 in February 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2010 and April 2023, 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ fell from £70,000 to £46,000, a change of £24,000. That works out to roughly -3.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ?

5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 4EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ?

5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ 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 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ located?

5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ 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 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ is The Rydal Academy (441m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (604m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dickinson Street, DL1 4EQ is Eastbourne Methodist Church, 122m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station - main ent, 430m away.

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5 Dickinson Street, Darlington, DL1 4EQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Dickinson Street

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

5 Dickinson Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 4EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 41 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 171.7% above the 2023 sale of £46,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£39/sq ft) was about 37.3% below the postcode norm. Sold April 2023 for £46,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 16)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE47toF36

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

44%14%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2022from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromF36toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dickinson Street, Darlington, DL1 4EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Dickinson Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£46,000

Growth on file: -3.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2023Most recent
£46,000
-47.7%
25 April 2023
£88,000
+25.7%over 13 years
18 February 2010
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4EQ: £55,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DL1 4EQ

On the street

Versus other Dickinson Street homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Dickinson Street outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£800

Street avg £752

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Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising 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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 4EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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