What kind of home is 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY?

5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY?

The current EPC rating for 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY?

5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY use?

The latest EPC at 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY?

5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY 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 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY in?

5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY?

Police records around 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY 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 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY?

The closest primary school to 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY is Skerne Park Academy (225m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Avon Way, DL1 5AY is Tweed Place, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Avon Way, Darlington, DL1 5AY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Avon Way

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

5 Avon Way is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5AY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

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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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromD67toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Avon Way, Darlington, DL1 5AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Avon Way 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.

5 Avon Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 2 sales in DL1 5AY: £33,500 (2010–2002).

Nearby sales in DL1 5AY

6 Avon Way, Darlington, DL1 5AY
Sold Mar 2010
£45,000

On the street

Versus other Avon Way homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Avon Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£116k

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1 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive

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1 Geneva Terrace

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1 Belvedere Road

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1 Herbert Street

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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

Tweed Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Skerne Park Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 5AY 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 5AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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