What kind of home is 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH last sold for £290,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £172,000 in November 2018, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2018 and August 2025, 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH rose from £172,000 to £290,000, a change of £118,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

The current EPC rating for 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 1AH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH use?

The latest EPC at 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH in?

3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH sits in Middleton St. George, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

Police records around 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

The closest primary school to 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH is St. George's Church of England Academy (676m).

What transport links are near 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH?

The closest bus stop to 3 St Margarets Close, DL2 1AH is Almora Hall, 157m away. The nearest rail option is Dinsdale Rail Station, 610m away.

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3 St Margarets Close, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1AH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 St Margarets Close

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

3 St Margarets Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Middleton St. George, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 1AH). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £290,000 — fresh data. Across 2018–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£254/sq ft) was about 34.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Nov 2017

EPC improved fromF35toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 St Margarets Close, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 St Margarets Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

3 St Margarets Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£290,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2025Most recent
£290,000
+68.6%over 6 years
9 November 2018
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 1AH: £196,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in DL2 1AH

On the street

Versus other St Margarets Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 St Margarets Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,736

Street avg £2,308

On par

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Ashdale Close, Middleton St George

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Almora Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St. George's Church of England Academy. 1 school 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 DL2 1AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 1AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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