1a, Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 7RA
About 1a
1a is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 7RA). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 66 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–248 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (138 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
1a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 May 2025
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 10 May 2025
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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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£140,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 7RA: £343,500 (2024–2011).
Versus other Abbey Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 1a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
299/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Stanhope Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. 32 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
54.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







