What kind of home is 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW?

20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW last change hands?

20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW last sold for £75,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,000 in May 2004, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2004 and March 2007, 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW rose from £42,000 to £75,000, a change of £33,000. That works out to roughly +22.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW?

The current EPC rating for 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW?

20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 5AW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW use?

The latest EPC at 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW?

20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW 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 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW in?

20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW 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 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW?

The closest primary school to 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW is Skerne Park Academy (435m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW?

The closest bus stop to 20 Arkle Crescent, DL1 5AW is Arkle Crescent, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Arkle Crescent, Darlington, DL1 5AW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 20 Arkle Crescent

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

20 Arkle Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 5AW). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2004–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 sits 57.3% above the 2007 sale of £75,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Sept 2011

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Arkle Crescent, Darlington, DL1 5AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Arkle Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£75,000

Growth on file: 22.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2007Most recent
£75,000
+78.6%over 2 years
6 May 2004
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5AW: £80,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in DL1 5AW

On the street

Versus other Arkle Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Arkle Crescent outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£893

Street avg £882

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Herbert Street

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2 bed

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Buckingham Court, Marlborough Drive

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£109k

1 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road

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2 bed

£247k

1 Greener Drive

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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

Arkle Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Skerne Park Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 5AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 5AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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