5 Craig Street, Darlington, DL3 6EZ
About 5 Craig Street
5 Craig Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 6EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 32.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£131/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £83,000.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency improved
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Craig 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 22 years.
£83,000
Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
30 May 2024Most recent
£83,000
+66.0%over 2 years23 June 2021
£50,000
+56.3%over 18 years18 July 2002
£32,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 6EZ: £80,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in DL3 6EZ
Versus other Craig Street homes
On epc rating, 5 Craig Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,407
Street avg £966
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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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
0.2 km
Newfoundland Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Reid Street Primary School. 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
55.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB







