What kind of home is 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY last sold for £48,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £20,950 in August 2001, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2001 and February 2020, 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY rose from £20,950 to £48,000, a change of £27,050. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 6AY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY use?

The latest EPC at 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

23 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 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY in?

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

How safe is the area around 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

Police records around 23 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 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

The closest bus stop to 23 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is Barningham Street, 89m away. The nearest rail option is North Road Rail Station, 666m away.

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23 Chelmsford Street, Darlington, DL3 6AY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Chelmsford Street

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

23 Chelmsford Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 6AY). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 133.3% above the 2020 sale of £48,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£56/sq ft) was about 15.4% below the postcode norm. Sold February 2020 for £48,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Jul 2010

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2013from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD58toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2019from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

83%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Chelmsford Street, Darlington, DL3 6AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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 2001.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£48,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2020Most recent
£48,000
+129.1%over 18 years
12 August 2001
£20,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 6AY: £47,500 (2023–2019).

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.

23 Chelmsford Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£600

Street avg £847

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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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

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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