What kind of home is 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

29 George Street, DL1 5DW is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

29 George Street, DL1 5DW last sold for £80,250 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £23,500 in February 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 29 George Street, DL1 5DW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2002 and October 2022, 29 George Street, DL1 5DW rose from £23,500 to £80,250, a change of £56,750. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The current EPC rating for 29 George Street, DL1 5DW is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

29 George Street, DL1 5DW has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 5DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 George Street, DL1 5DW use?

The latest EPC at 29 George Street, DL1 5DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

29 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 29 George Street, DL1 5DW in?

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

How safe is the area around 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

Police records around 29 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 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The closest primary school to 29 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.

How well connected is 29 George Street, DL1 5DW?

The closest bus stop to 29 George Street, DL1 5DW is Waverley Terrace, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station, 268m away.

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29 George Street, Darlington, DL1 5DW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 29 George Street

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

29 George Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 5DW). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2002–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 52% above the 2022 sale of £80,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 28.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2022 for £80,250. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromE41toD59

Low Energy Lighting

78%45%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 George Street, Darlington, DL1 5DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£80,250

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2022Most recent
£80,250
+241.5%over 20 years
14 February 2002
£23,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5DW: £70,000 (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.

Floor Area for 29 George Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£892

Street avg £760

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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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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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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 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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