What type of property is The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY last sold for £325,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £245,000 in January 2017, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2017 and October 2025, The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY rose from £245,000 to £325,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

The current EPC rating for The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY heated?

The latest EPC at The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY is in council tax band E.

Where is The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY located?

The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY sits in Dalton On Tees, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

Police records around The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY 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 The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

The closest primary school to The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY is Croft Church of England Primary School (2.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hurworth School (1.9km).

What transport links are near The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY?

The closest bus stop to The Heathers, Orchard Close, DL2 2PY is Orchard Close, 40m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Heathers, Orchard Close, Dalton On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2PY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Heathers

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

The Heathers is a four-bedroom detached house in Dalton On Tees, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 2PY). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £325,000 — fresh data. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 34% 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemOil
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.

The Heathers's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

54%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Heathers, Orchard Close, Dalton On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Heathers 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.

The Heathers valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£325,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2025Most recent
£325,000
+32.7%over 8 years
23 January 2017
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 2PY: £230,000 (2020–1996).

Nearby sales in DL2 2PY

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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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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

0.0 km

Orchard Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 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 2PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 2PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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