What kind of home is 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN?

15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN?

15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN last sold for £85,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £90,000 in July 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2010 and July 2019, 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN fell from £90,000 to £85,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN?

The current EPC rating for 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN?

15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN use?

The latest EPC at 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN?

15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN 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 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN in?

15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN?

The closest primary school to 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN is St Bede's Catholic Primary School (439m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Haughton Academy (460m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN?

The closest bus stop to 15 Belford Gardens, DL1 2QN is Salters Close, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Belford Gardens, Darlington, DL1 2QN

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Belford Gardens

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

15 Belford Gardens is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 47.1% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £85,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

B87

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Apr 2010

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Dec 2025from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromD58toB87

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Belford Gardens, Darlington, DL1 2QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Belford Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

15 Belford Gardens saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£85,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2019Most recent
£85,000
16 July 2015
£85,000
-5.6%over 4 years
19 July 2010
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 2QN: £115,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in DL1 2QN

On the street

Versus other Belford Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 15 Belford Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,164

Street avg £1,248

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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 Darlington district page.

Full Darlington report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Salters Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School. 17 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 DL1 2QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 2QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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