Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Ayton Drive, Darlington, DL3 8DN
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£304,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£289,000)+5%
- Against DL3 8DN's recent median (£180,000)+69%
Newest record on this page: July 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£304,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£289,000)+5%
- Against DL3 8DN's recent median (£180,000)+69%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Ayton Drive is modelled from its 111 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL3 8DN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
111 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2014
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in DL3 8DN
5 sales, median £180,000 (2020–2012)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 3 Ayton Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
31 July 2022Most recent
£289,000
+18.0%over 7 years31 October 2014
£245,000
+16.7%over 4 years25 May 2010
£210,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8DN: £180,000 (2020–2012).
Nearby sales in DL3 8DN
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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About 3 Ayton Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Ayton Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 44.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2022 for £289,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
3 Ayton Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Sept 2024
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2014
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 16 September 2024
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2014from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE51toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
22%73%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Ayton Drive, Darlington, DL3 8DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 Ayton Drive has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
2 applications on record at 3 Ayton Drive, Darlington, DL3 8DN
2decisions2extensions12documents
- Aug 2010ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 10/00388/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionApr 2014Decision
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Versus other Ayton Drive homes
Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
3 Ayton Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,604
Street avg £1,839
Floor Area
111 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Darlington district page.
Crime
299/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Carmel Grove — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Abbey Infants' School. 20 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Abbey Infants' SchoolPrimary743m
- Polam Hall SchoolAll-through997m
- Polam Hall SchoolAll-through997m
- Abbey Junior SchoolPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Carmel GroveBus stop82m
- Linwood GroveBus stop87m
- Blackwell Post OfficeBus stop298m
- Linden AvenueBus stop299m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,482 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,070 reports22%
- Shoplifting504 reports11%
- Criminal Damage & Arson476 reports10%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 8DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 3 Ayton Drive is modelled from its 111 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL3 8DN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 3 Ayton Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 3 Ayton Drive was lodged in September 2014 at band C and expired in September 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 3 Ayton Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 20 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DL3 8DN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 3 Ayton Drive is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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