What kind of home is 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

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

What was the last sold price for 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

23 George Street, DL1 5DW last sold for £53,000 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,950 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 George Street, DL1 5DW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and February 2004, 23 George Street, DL1 5DW rose from £29,950 to £53,000, a change of £23,050. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The current EPC rating for 23 George Street, DL1 5DW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

23 George Street, DL1 5DW has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 George Street, DL1 5DW use?

The latest EPC at 23 George Street, DL1 5DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

23 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 23 George Street, DL1 5DW in?

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

What is crime like near 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

Police records around 23 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 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The closest primary school to 23 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 transport links are near 23 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The closest bus stop to 23 George Street, DL1 5DW is Waverley Terrace, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station, 268m away.

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23 George Street, Darlington, DL1 5DW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 George Street

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

23 George Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DW). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since February 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 101.9% above the 2004 sale of £53,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% 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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

71%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 George Street, Darlington, DL1 5DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

23 George Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£53,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

26 February 2004Most recent
£53,000
+77.0%over 7 years
24 January 1997
£29,950

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 years held, 23 George Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£671

Street avg £770

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly 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

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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