What kind of home is 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH sell for?

3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH last sold for £37,000 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and September 2002, 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH rose from £32,000 to £37,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

The current EPC rating for 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2013 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH use?

The latest EPC at 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH 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 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH in?

3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

Police records around 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH show an average of 448 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

The closest primary school to 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH is Skerne Park Academy (532m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (862m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH is Milner Road, 121m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station, 426m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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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 £115,000 sits 210.8% above the 2002 sale of £37,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 46% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% 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

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2035

8 years remaining

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.

But the area is active

6 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

£115,000

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

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Last sold (2002)

£37,000

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

Sales timeline

19 September 2002Most recent
£37,000
+15.6%over 4 years
7 May 1998
£32,000

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

Nearby sales in DL1 5UH

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Court homes

Four headline reads against 7 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 £1,534

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 3.5 t/year

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.

£115k

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£108k

1 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road

DL1 5UH

2 bed

£105k

1 Buckingham Court, Marlborough Drive

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£105k

1 Herbert Street

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£102k

1 Kirklee House, Victoria Road

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1 Leafield Road

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1 Belvedere Road

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

448/mo

Steady 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.

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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 5UH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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Common questions

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