18 Emerald Walk, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QR
About 18 Emerald Walk
18 Emerald Walk is a mid-terrace house in Chilton, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 0QR). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since May 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 133.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 255.6% above the 1997 sale of £31,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£36/sq ft) was about 52.5% below the postcode norm. At 81 m² it's 27.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (64 m² median across 44 EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18 Emerald Walk has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 18 Emerald Walk
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£112,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 133.3% per year over 1 year.
£31,500
Growth on file: 133.3% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
15 May 1997Most recent
£31,500
+133.3%over 11 months27 June 1996
£13,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL17 0QR: £75,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in DL17 0QR
15 Emerald Walk, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QR
Sold Jan 2025
£86,00053 Emerald Walk, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QR
Sold Aug 2024
£75,00034 Emerald Walk, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QR
Sold Jun 2023
£95,00048 Emerald Walk, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QR
Sold Dec 2020
£74,00019 Emerald Walk, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0QR
Sold Sept 2020
£46,000
Everything we know about 18 Emerald Walk, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Emerald Walk homes
18 Emerald Walk is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£389
Street avg £810
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Opal Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Chilton Academy. 5 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB