What type of property is 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ last change hands?

5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ last sold for £48,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £35,000 in March 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

Across 4 sales between March 2004 and August 2019, 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ rose from £35,000 to £48,000, a change of £13,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

5 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.

Where is 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alston Street, TS26 9AQ is Alston Street, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alston Street, Hartlepool, TS26 9AQ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Alston Street

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

5 Alston Street is a mid-terrace house in Hartlepool (TS26 9AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 122.9% above the 2019 sale of £48,000. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £48,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Jul 2010

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

90%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2025from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE41toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alston Street, Hartlepool, TS26 9AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Alston Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2004).

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£48,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

26 August 2019Most recent
£48,000
-5.9%over 5 years
10 August 2014
£51,000
-8.9%over 9 years
26 September 2004
£56,000
+60.0%over 7 months
3 March 2004
£35,000

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

EPC Rating for 5 Alston Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£539

Street avg £646

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

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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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£116k

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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

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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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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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