What kind of home is 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS?

88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS last change hands?

88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS last sold for £137,500 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,055 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and July 2016, 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS rose from £41,055 to £137,500, a change of £96,445. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS have?

The current EPC rating for 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS?

88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS use?

The latest EPC at 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS have?

88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS?

88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS 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 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS in?

88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS?

Police records around 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS 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 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS?

The closest primary school to 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS is Harrowgate Hill Primary School (744m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longfield Academy (625m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS?

The closest bus stop to 88 Alwyn Road, DL3 0AS is Alwyn Road, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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88 Alwyn Road, Darlington, DL3 0AS

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 88 Alwyn Road

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

88 Alwyn Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0AS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 19.3% above the 2016 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jan 2026

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 88 Alwyn Road, Darlington, DL3 0AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 88 Alwyn Road, Darlington, DL3 0AS

1decisions2nearby

May 2003
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a detached garage to the rear
Reference
03/00347/FUL
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£137,500

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

14 July 2016Most recent
£137,500
+234.9%over 19 years
18 July 1996
£41,055

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0AS: £135,000 (2021–2011).

Nearby sales in DL3 0AS

On the street

Versus other Alwyn Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 88 Alwyn Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,719

Street avg £1,605

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Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.0 km

Alwyn Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Longfield Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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