What kind of home is Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS?

Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS?

The current EPC rating for Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS?

Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 7HS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS use?

The latest EPC at Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS?

Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS in?

Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS in a safe area?

Police records around Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS 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 Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS?

The closest primary school to Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (114m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (224m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS?

The closest bus stop to Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, DL3 7HS is Beechwood Avenue, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, Darlington, DL3 7HS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Bottom Floor Flat

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

Bottom Floor Flat is a mid-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 7HS). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 108 m² it sits well below the postcode median (187 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2009from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Sept 2022from Jul 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bottom Floor Flat, 32 Oakdene Avenue, Darlington, DL3 7HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Bottom Floor Flat 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Bottom Floor Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 7HS: £376,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DL3 7HS

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Comparables

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Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beechwood Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 7HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 7HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

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70 dB

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80 dB

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