What kind of home is 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP?

2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP last change hands?

2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP last sold for £165,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in January 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2015 and July 2018, 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP rose from £135,000 to £165,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP?

2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 65 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 2DP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP?

2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP in?

2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP sits in Hurworth Place, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP?

Police records around 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP 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 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP?

The closest primary school to 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP is Croft Church of England Primary School (829m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurworth School (607m).

What is the nearest station to 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bank Top Cottages, DL2 2DP is Oxford Garage, 166m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bank Top Cottages, Hurworth Place, Darlington, DL2 2DP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bank Top Cottages

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

2 Bank Top Cottages is a two-bedroom detached house in Hurworth Place, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 2DP). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 44.8% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2018 at £165,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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.

2 Bank Top Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Oct 2013

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Feb 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Apr 2017from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromF24toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bank Top Cottages, Hurworth Place, Darlington, DL2 2DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bank Top Cottages has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£165,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

5 July 2018Most recent
£165,000
+22.2%over 3 years
22 January 2015
£135,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in DL2 2DP: £288,000 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in DL2 2DP

3 Bank Top Cottages, Hurworth Place, Darlington, DL2 2DP
Sold May 2018
£288,000

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Darlington district page.

Full Darlington report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Oxford Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hurworth School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL2 2DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 2DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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