What kind of home is 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ last change hands?

1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ last sold for £345,000 in April 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £102,500 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 1997 and April 2026, 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ rose from £102,500 to £345,000, a change of £242,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 8UJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ in?

1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

Police records around 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ show an average of 299 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is Mowden Junior School (694m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hummersknott Academy (693m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is Mowden Shops, 397m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Alwent Close, Darlington, DL3 8UJ

5 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Alwent Close

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

1 Alwent Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Darlington (DL3 8UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £345,000 in April 2026. Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£334/sq ft) was about 145.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 October 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Jan 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alwent Close, Darlington, DL3 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alwent Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£345,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2026Most recent
£345,000
+31.4%over 5 years
16 December 2020
£262,500
+80.4%over 19 years
21 November 2001
£145,500
+20.2%over 11 months
8 December 2000
£121,000
+18.0%over 3 years
28 February 1997
£102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8UJ: £309,000 (2025–2005).

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Area

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.

Full Darlington report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

299/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Mowden Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Hummersknott Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 8UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 8UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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