55 Chandos Street, Darlington, DL3 6QX
About 55 Chandos Street
55 Chandos Street is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 6QX). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 is 40.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£123/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £77,000.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
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
55 Chandos 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
55 Chandos Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£108,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 28 years.
£77,000
Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
9 May 2024Most recent
£77,000
+54.0%over 7 years2 October 2016
£50,000
+5.3%over 4 years31 January 2012
£47,500
-4.9%over 8 years10 April 2003
£49,950
+56.1%over 2 years15 December 2000
£32,000
26 September 1996
£32,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 6QX: £68,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in DL3 6QX
Versus other Chandos Street homes
Price per m² for 55 Chandos Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,328
Street avg £846
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.5 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
0.1 km
Fairfield Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Reid Street Primary School. 33 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
54.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







