69a, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ
About 69a
69a is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 7BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 228 m² (around 2454 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 29 years, with the last transfer in May 1997. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 228 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £342,000 sits 400.2% above the 1997 sale of £68,375. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£28/sq ft) was about 78.9% below the postcode norm.
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Energy performance
69a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 May 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
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
69a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 69a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£342,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£68,375
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
8 May 1997Most recent
£68,375
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 7BQ: £412,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in DL3 7BQ
67 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ
Sold Apr 2024
£495,000Flat A, 65 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ
Sold Feb 2024
£105,00057 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ
Sold Jul 2020
£412,000Flat D, 65 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ
Sold Jan 2008
£175,000Flat B, 65 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ
Sold Jun 2005
£155,000
Versus other Woodland Road homes
On epc rating, 69a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
59 (D)
Street avg 50 (E)
Floor Area
228 m²
Street avg 268 m²
CO₂ Emissions
10.0 t/year
Street avg 16.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Holy Trinity Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. 31 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
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB