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3 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road, Darlington, DL1 5UH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 3 Gainsborough Court

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

3 Gainsborough Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 5UH). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.

It hasn't traded since September 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 213.5% above the 2002 sale of £37,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 44.5% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Gainsborough Court

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromF23toE47
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2015from Feb 2015
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Jul 2025from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromE51toC73
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road, Darlington, DL1 5UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Gainsborough Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 Gainsborough Court's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£37,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 September 2002Most recent

    £37,000

    +15.6%over 4 years

  2. 7 May 1998

    £32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5UH: £67,000 (2021–2015).

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Court homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Gainsborough Court is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£771

Street avg £1,556

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Gainsborough Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£119k

1 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive

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2 bed1 bath
£111k

1 Chelsea Court, Marlborough Drive

DL1 5YE

2 bed1 bath
£110k

1 Herbert Street

DL1 5DP

2 bed
£110k

1 Kirklee House, Victoria Road

DL1 5NF

2 bed2 bath
£109k

1 Buckingham Court, Marlborough Drive

DL1 5YB

2 bed1 bath
£109k

1 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road

DL1 5UH

2 bed
£116k

1 Leafield Road

DL1 5DE

1 bed1 bath
£110k

1 Belvedere Road

DL1 5EP

3 bed1 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Milner Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Skerne Park Academy. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5UH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL1 5UH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 5UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road, Darlington, DL1 5UH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.