9 Alington Close, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0RJ

9 Alington Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chilton, Ferryhill, Ferryhill (DL17 0RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in May 2011. Across 2008–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 25.5% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 21.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.