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7 Harley Grove

DL1 3HD

DARLINGTON

Current

D

59

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in DARLINGTON, DL1 3HD. The property offers 95mยฒ (1023 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (59/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 ยฃ1076, comprising ยฃ892 for heating, ยฃ109 for hot water, and ยฃ75 for lighting. The property produces 5.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 7 Harley Grove Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 59/100, this DARLINGTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1076 are approximately ยฃ724 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 95mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

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 property59
Average60
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vs DARLINGTON

This property59
Average60
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vs DL1

This property59
Average60
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National Ranking: With an EPC score of 59/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ253/year more than the DARLINGTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(59 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Aug 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 Harley Grove

DL1 3HD

DARLINGTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

95.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

59 / 100

Potential: 79

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.3 tonnes/year

56 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

318 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

24 Aug 2021

rental

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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). The DL1 postcode district contains over 18000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ892.0/yr

Save ยฃ231/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ109.0/yr

Save ยฃ39/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ75.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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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
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Whinfield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขDL1 3HT

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“Good

Springfield Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขDL1 2AN

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Haughton Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขDL1 2AN

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Red Hall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขDL1 2ST

Last inspected: Apr 2019

โœ“Good

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขDL1 3ES

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Gurney Pease Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขDL1 2NG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

Heathfield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขDL1 1EJ

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โœ“Good

Northwood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขDL1 2HF

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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

Above Average107 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

40 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

30 incidents (28%)

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Criminal damage

12 incidents (11%)

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Vehicle crime

8 incidents (7%)

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Theft

6 incidents (6%)

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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