7 Melrose Avenue, Darlington, DL3 0AB
About 7 Melrose Avenue
7 Melrose Avenue is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0AB). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £165,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 19.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Everything you need to know about 7 Melrose Avenue
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £495 · Includes VAT
Planning history
7 Melrose Avenue has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
7 Melrose Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£177,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 18 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
20 July 2023Most recent
£165,000
-2.9%12 July 2023
£170,000
+25.9%over 12 years26 August 2010
£135,000
-3.6%24 June 2010
£140,000
-6.7%over 4 years27 October 2005
£150,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in DL3 0AB: £132,500 (2025–2000).
Versus other Melrose Avenue homes
Price per m² for 7 Melrose Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,988
Street avg £1,559
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
Everything you need to know about 7 Melrose Avenue
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
1 Bellburn Lane
DL3 0JR
1 Barlby Drive
DL3 0QD
1 Brinkburn Avenue
DL3 0JN
1 Abercorn Court, Faverdale
DL3 0GF
1 Arras Close, Faverdale
DL3 0UZ
1 Abbotsfield Way, Faverdale
DL3 0GB
1 Agricola Court, Faverdale
DL3 0GE
1 Amberley Grove, Faverdale
DL3 0GG
The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB