What kind of home is 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY last change hands?

12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY last sold for £71,000 in October 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,950 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and October 2007, 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY rose from £25,950 to £71,000, a change of £45,050. That works out to roughly +20.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

The current EPC rating for 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 6AY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY use?

The latest EPC at 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY 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.

Which area is 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY in?

12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY 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 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

The closest primary school to 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is Corporation Road Community Primary School (266m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (664m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

The closest bus stop to 12 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is Barningham Street, 89m away. The nearest rail option is North Road Rail Station, 666m away.

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12 Chelmsford Street, Darlington, DL3 6AY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Chelmsford Street

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

12 Chelmsford Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 6AY). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since October 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 is 40.8% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 32.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

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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 18 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Aug 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Chelmsford Street, Darlington, DL3 6AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Chelmsford Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

19 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£100,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£71,000

Growth on file: 20.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2007Most recent
£71,000
+173.6%over 5 years
16 May 2002
£25,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 6AY: £47,500 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in DL3 6AY

On the street

Versus other Chelmsford Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 12 Chelmsford Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£899

Street avg £832

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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

Barningham Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Corporation Road Community Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 6AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 6AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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