What kind of home is 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD?

8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD last change hands?

8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD last sold for £70,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,000 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and April 2021, 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD rose from £36,000 to £70,000, a change of £34,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD?

8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 4PD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD?

8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD 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.

Which area is 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD in?

8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD 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.

What schools are near 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD?

The closest primary school to 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (126m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (691m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Audrey Grove, DL1 4PD is St Teresa's School, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Audrey Grove, Darlington, DL1 4PD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Audrey Grove

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

8 Audrey Grove is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 4PD). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 67.1% above the 2021 sale of £70,000. Most recent transfer: April 2021 at £70,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE48toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Audrey Grove, Darlington, DL1 4PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Audrey Grove 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.

8 Audrey Grove's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£70,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

21 April 2021Most recent
£70,000
+94.4%over 22 years
23 April 1998
£36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4PD: £105,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DL1 4PD

On the street

Versus other Audrey Grove homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Audrey Grove is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,273

Street avg £1,362

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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

St Teresa's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 4PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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