What is the council tax band for 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB?

3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB in?

3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB?

Police records around 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (373% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB?

The closest primary school to 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB is Harrowgate Hill Primary School (500m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longfield Academy (410m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Melrose Avenue, DL3 0AB is Melrose Avenue, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Melrose Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0AB

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 3 Melrose Avenue

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

3 Melrose Avenue is a property in Darlington (DL3 0AB). It has council tax band B.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Melrose Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 3 Melrose Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0AB. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0AB: £165,000 (2025–2011).

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Melrose Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Longfield Academy. 16 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 0AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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