55a, Northgate, Hartlepool, TS24 0JX
About 55a
55a is a mid-terrace house in Hartlepool (TS24 0JX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 88 m² this is the 17th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–136 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 41). The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
It hasn't traded since April 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 46.7% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£79/sq ft) was about 146% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls changed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
55a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
55a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 10 years.
£75,000
Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
22 April 2009Most recent
£75,000
21 April 2009
£75,000
+200.0%over 10 years30 March 1999
£25,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TS24 0JX: £70,000 (2020–2007).
Nearby sales in TS24 0JX
Versus other Northgate homes
On epc rating, 55a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 60 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Darlington Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Helen's Primary School. 11 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.2dB