What kind of home is 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ last change hands?

4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ last sold for £45,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £13,000 in October 2004, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and December 2013, 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ rose from £13,000 to £45,000, a change of £32,000. That works out to roughly +14.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

4 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 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

Police records around 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ show an average of 371 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is Alston Street, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Alston Street, Hartlepool, TS26 9AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Alston Street

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

4 Alston Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hartlepool (TS26 9AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 131.1% above the 2013 sale of £45,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in December 2013.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2013

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

18%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Alston Street, Hartlepool, TS26 9AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2004.

Current estimate

£104,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£45,000

Growth on file: 14.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

23 December 2013Most recent
£45,000
+246.2%over 9 years
20 October 2004
£13,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS26 9AQ: £60,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in TS26 9AQ

On the street

Versus other Alston Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 4 Alston Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£523

Street avg £667

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 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 bed1 bath

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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 Hartlepool district page.

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Crime

371/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

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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