What kind of home is 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

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

When did 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH last change hands?

9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH last sold for £65,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

The current EPC rating for 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH use?

The latest EPC at 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH have?

9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH has council approval for rear extension granted in August 2007 under ref. 07/00748/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

9 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 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH in?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

Police records around 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH 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 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What is the nearest station to 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH?

The closest bus stop to 9 Gainsborough Court, DL1 5UH is Milner Road, 121m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station, 426m away.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 9 Gainsborough Court

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

9 Gainsborough Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 5UH). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 78.5% above the 2016 sale of £65,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Nov 2013

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road, Darlington, DL1 5UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Gainsborough Court has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 9 Gainsborough Court, Smithfield Road, Darlington, DL1 5UH

1decisions1extensions7nearby

Aug 2007
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of a conservatory to rear
Extension
Reference
07/00748/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Gainsborough Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£65,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 February 2016Most recent
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5UH: £75,000 (2021–2010).

Nearby sales in DL1 5UH

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.

On habitable rooms, 9 Gainsborough Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,327

Street avg £1,444

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Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

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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

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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.

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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

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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