What kind of home is 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

16 George Street, DL1 5DW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 George Street, DL1 5DW last change hands?

16 George Street, DL1 5DW last sold for £55,500 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £31,000 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and September 2011, 16 George Street, DL1 5DW rose from £31,000 to £55,500, a change of £24,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The current EPC rating for 16 George Street, DL1 5DW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

16 George Street, DL1 5DW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 5DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 George Street, DL1 5DW use?

The latest EPC at 16 George Street, DL1 5DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

16 George Street, DL1 5DW 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 16 George Street, DL1 5DW in?

16 George Street, DL1 5DW sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

Police records around 16 George Street, DL1 5DW 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 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The closest primary school to 16 George Street, DL1 5DW is Polam Hall School (645m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (645m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The closest bus stop to 16 George Street, DL1 5DW is Waverley Terrace, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station, 268m away.

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16 George Street, Darlington, DL1 5DW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 George Street

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

16 George Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 sits 91% above the 2011 sale of £55,500. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in September 2011.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE46toD68

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%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 16 George Street, Darlington, DL1 5DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 George Street 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.

16 George Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£106,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£55,500

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2011Most recent
£55,500
+79.0%over 8 years
13 December 2002
£31,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DW: £72,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL1 5DW

On the street

Versus other George Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 George Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£782

Street avg £765

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

Waverley Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Polam Hall School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 5DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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