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10 Grasmere Road

DL1 4BQ

DARLINGTON

Current

C

69

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in DARLINGTON, DL1 4BQ. The property offers 64m² (689 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £629, comprising £473 for heating, £84 for hot water, and £72 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2023 for £86,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 10 Grasmere Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this DARLINGTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £629 are approximately £1171 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DL1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs DARLINGTON

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs DL1

This property69
Average60
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £194/year less than the DARLINGTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Dec 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Grasmere Road

DL1 4BQ

DARLINGTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

64.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

43 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

243 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

6 Dec 2022

marketed sale

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About DARLINGTON

DARLINGTON is situated in County Durham, North East. Properties in DARLINGTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £350 below the DARLINGTON average, offering good value. The DL1 postcode district contains over 18000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£86,000

20 January 2023

Type: Terraced

+£24,500(+39.8%)

vs previous sale

£61,500

4 October 2019

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 39.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£473.0/yr

Save £89/yr

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Hot Water

£84.0/yr

Save £25/yr

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Lighting

78.0% low energy

£72.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Rydal Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayDL1 4BH

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St John's Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDL1 4UB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Outstanding

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDL1 4NL
?Not yet rated

St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayDL1 1LL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Skerne Park Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDL1 5AJ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Firthmoor Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDL1 4RW

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Heathfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDL1 1EJ

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Polam Hall School

All-through
📍0.8 miles awayDL1 5PA

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime525 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

150 incidents (29%)

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violent crime

120 incidents (23%)

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Shoplifting

67 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

57 incidents (11%)

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Public order

35 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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