What type of property is 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS is a semi-detached house.

When did 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS last change hands?

44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS last sold for £82,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

The current EPC rating for 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2022 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS heated?

The latest EPC at 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS 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 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS located?

44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

Police records around 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS 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 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

The closest primary school to 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS is Firthmoor Primary School (295m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS?

The closest bus stop to 44 Helmsley Moor Way, DL1 4QS is Grangemoor Close, 57m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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44 Helmsley Moor Way, Darlington, DL1 4QS

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 44 Helmsley Moor Way

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

44 Helmsley Moor Way is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 4QS). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2022 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2024. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 46.3% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £82,000 in May 2023.

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Oct 2022

EPC improved fromE47toC73

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Helmsley Moor Way, Darlington, DL1 4QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 44 Helmsley Moor Way, Darlington, DL1 4QS

1decisions7documents8nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversion

Mar 2024
HMOOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use - As a 4 person small HMO (Use Class C4) converted from a single dwelling (Use Class C3) (amended description).
Retrospective
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/00155/LU
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

44 Helmsley Moor Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£82,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 May 2023Most recent
£82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4QS: £80,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DL1 4QS

On the street

Versus other Helmsley Moor Way homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 44 Helmsley Moor Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,051

Street avg £977

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

Grangemoor Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Firthmoor Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 4QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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