What type of property is 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

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

What did 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY sell for?

8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY last sold for £58,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £27,950 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY changed over time?

Across 4 sales between November 1995 and April 2015, 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY rose from £27,950 to £58,000, a change of £30,050. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

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

How is 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

8 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.

Where is 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chelmsford Street, DL3 6AY is Barningham Street, 89m away. The nearest rail option is North Road Rail Station, 666m away.

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8 Chelmsford Street, Darlington, DL3 6AY

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chelmsford Street

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

8 Chelmsford Street is a 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 (January 2024) 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 July 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 94.8% above the 2015 sale of £58,000. Last sold in April 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jul 2013

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chelmsford Street, Darlington, DL3 6AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Chelmsford Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£58,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2015Most recent
£58,000
+26.1%
10 November 2014
£46,000
+76.9%over 12 years
16 September 2002
£26,000
-7.0%over 6 years
2 November 1995
£27,950

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.

Floor Area for 8 Chelmsford Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£734

Street avg £840

Below

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

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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£115k

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£115k

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£116k

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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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