17 Appleton Close, Westmoreland Street, Darlington, DL3 0PB
About 17 Appleton Close
17 Appleton Close is an end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 0PB). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–48 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Feb 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
17 Appleton Close 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
17 Appleton Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Appleton Close homes
On floor area, 17 Appleton Close runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Derby Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Northwood Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
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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
52.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB







