What type of property is 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ?

7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ?

7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ have?

7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ?

7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ 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.

Where is 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ located?

7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ sits in Staindrop, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

Is 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ?

The closest primary school to 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School (299m). The closest secondary is Staindrop Academy (707m).

What transport links are near 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Almshouses, DL2 3NQ is Church, 142m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Almshouses, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3NQ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Almshouses

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

7 Almshouses is a mid-terrace house in Staindrop, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromF35toD59

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Almshouses, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Almshouses, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3NQ

1decisions12documents3nearby

Dec 2024
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Outcome in report
To install a notice board with an insert detailing the history of the Almshouses. The notice board element is behind a locked glass door and will only be used to convey non-confidential official communications to Almshouse residents.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
DM/24/02866/AD
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Almshouses has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£124,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Almshouses homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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

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Full Darlington report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL2 3NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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