What kind of home is 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB?

3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB is a 2-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB sell for?

3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB last sold for £393,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,995 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and September 2023, 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB rose from £249,995 to £393,000, a change of £143,005. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB?

3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 2JB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB use?

The latest EPC at 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB have?

3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB has council approval for single-storey extension granted in May 2003 under ref. 03/00319/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB?

3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB in?

3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB sits in Hurworth, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

Is 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB show an average of 106 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB?

The closest primary school to 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB is Hurworth Primary School (367m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurworth School (498m).

How well connected is 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Blind Lane, DL2 2JB is Post Office, 202m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Blind Lane, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2JB

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Blind Lane

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

3 Blind Lane is a two-bedroom detached house in Hurworth, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 2JB). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

At 100 m² it sits well below the postcode median (161 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 69.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £393,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Mar 2009

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blind Lane, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blind Lane has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 3 Blind Lane, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2JB

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May 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of a single storey extension
Reference
03/00319/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.

3 Blind Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£393,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2023Most recent
£393,000
+57.2%over 14 years
18 August 2009
£249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 2JB: £735,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in DL2 2JB

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Versus other Blind Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Blind Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,930

Street avg £2,747

Strongly above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 189 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 10.1 t/year

Above

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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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1 Ashville Drive, Hurworth

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Darlington report

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

Crime

106/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hurworth Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 2JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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