What kind of home is 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ last change hands?

2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ last sold for £56,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in December 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2004 and December 2024, 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ rose from £50,000 to £56,000, a change of £6,000. That works out to roughly +0.6% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TS26 9AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ in?

2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ sits in Hartlepool. It falls within the TS26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

Police records around 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is Stranton Primary School (264m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartlepool College of Further Education (728m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is Alston Street, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Alston Street, Hartlepool, TS26 9AQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Alston Street

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

2 Alston Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hartlepool (TS26 9AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 114.3% above the 2024 sale of £56,000. A recent sale: £56,000 in December 2024. At 109 m² it's 27.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 26 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE46toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

27%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alston Street, Hartlepool, TS26 9AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alston Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Alston Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.6% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£56,000

Growth on file: 0.6% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2024Most recent
£56,000
+12.0%over 19 years
21 December 2004
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS26 9AQ: £61,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in TS26 9AQ

On the street

Versus other Alston Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Alston Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£514

Street avg £647

Below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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4 bed

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4 bed

£220k

1 Glendale Avenue

TS26 9QE

4 bed

£279k

1 Grange Avenue

TS26 9QJ

4 bed1 bath

£120k

1 Colwyn Road

TS26 9AL

£123k

1 Gainford Street

TS26 9DX

£116k

1 Colenso Street

TS26 9BD

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hartlepool district page.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alston Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stranton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TS26 9AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS26 9AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

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55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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