What kind of home is 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is a 5-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ last sold for £450,200 in June 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £125,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

Across 5 sales between May 1997 and June 2025, 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ rose from £125,000 to £450,200, a change of £325,200. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (2,110 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 100% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 8UJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ has 2 approved extension applications on file including front extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

Police records around 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ 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 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alwent Close, DL3 8UJ is Mowden Shops, 397m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Alwent Close, Darlington, DL3 8UJ

5 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

196 m²

2110 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Alwent Close

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

5 Alwent Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Darlington (DL3 8UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (around 2110 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £450,200 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 58.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenEast-facing
GarageDouble, Detached

Building

Previously extendedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Alwent Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Alwent Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from May 2014

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%97%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alwent Close, Darlington, DL3 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Alwent Close, Darlington, DL3 8UJ

2decisions2extensions

Dec 2002
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Two storey porch and bathroom extension to the front and single storey lounge extension to the rear
Extension
Reference
02/00934/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchJan 2006Decision

Unlock 5 Alwent Close, Darlington, DL3 8UJ's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
All 2 applications on this property in full
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 Alwent Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2025)

£450,200

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

16 June 2025Most recent
£450,200
+25.4%over 9 years
29 January 2016
£359,000
+19.9%over 10 years
13 October 2005
£299,500
+41.3%over 3 years
22 July 2002
£212,000
+69.6%over 5 years
29 May 1997
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8UJ: £295,000 (2020–2002).

Nearby sales in DL3 8UJ

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Alwent Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£430k

1 Carmel Grove

DL3 8EQ

5 bed

£715k

1 Coniscliffe Mews

DL3 8UZ

5 bed3 bath

£416k

1 Chilton Close

DL3 8RQ

4 bed2 bath

£350k

1 Arncliffe Grove

DL3 8UN

4 bed3 bath

£629k

1 Bridge Road

DL3 8TN

4 bed3 bath

£345k

1 Carmel Road North

DL3 8RY

4 bed

£340k

1 Carmel Gardens

DL3 8JD

4 bed1 bath

£324k

1 Alwent Close

DL3 8UJ

4 bed2 bath

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

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

0.4 km

Mowden Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Hummersknott Academy. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Alwent Close, Darlington, DL3 8UJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.