What type of property is 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW?

4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW is a 5-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW?

4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW last sold for £315,000 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £85,000 in January 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between January 1998 and March 2015, 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW rose from £85,000 to £315,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW?

4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (2,562 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW had any planning applications?

4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2001 under ref. 01/00169/FUL. The wider record also shows 3 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW?

4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW located?

4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW sits in Middleton St. George, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

Is 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW 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.

Which schools serve 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW?

The closest primary school to 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW is St. George's Church of England Academy (154m).

What transport links are near 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Middleton Lane, DL2 1BW is Dinsdale Rail Station, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Dinsdale Rail Station, 129m away.

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4 Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1BW

4 sales on record8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

238 m²

2562 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Middleton Lane

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

4 Middleton Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Middleton St. George, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (around 2562 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £504,000 sits 60% above the 2015 sale of £315,000. On the market in March 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 8 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

4 Middleton Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from May 2014

Low Energy Lighting

83%41%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2021from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromE40toD60

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Middleton Lane has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

8 applications on record at 4 Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1BW

7decisions1extensions8documents1nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveChange of use

Apr 2001
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of a single storey extension to provide living room and garage to rear
Reference
01/00169/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Change of UseMar 2015Decision
Change Of UseJan 2015Decision

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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.

4 Middleton Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£504,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£315,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

25 March 2015Most recent
£315,000
+5.0%over 10 years
10 December 2004
£300,000
+20.0%over 10 months
30 January 2004
£250,000
+194.1%over 6 years
9 January 1998
£85,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in DL2 1BW: £255,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in DL2 1BW

1 Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1BW
Sold Nov 2023
£330,000

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Area

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Full Darlington report

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dinsdale Rail Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St. George's Church of England Academy. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL2 1BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 1BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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