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Paddock House, Bolam, Darlington, DL2 2UP

EPC A3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
263 m²
2831 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 92
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Paddock House

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

Paddock House is a detached house in Bolam, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 2UP). It has a recorded floor area of 263 m² (around 2831 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2022) returns an A (score 92), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 263 m² the property is well over the postcode median (121 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £699,000 is 41.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 23.2% below the postcode norm. Sold November 2020 for £493,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Paddock House ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
A92
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromE39toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%97%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2014from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD64toC78
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Mar 2022from May 2014
EPC improved fromC78toA92
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC AExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Paddock House, Bolam, Darlington, DL2 2UP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at Paddock House, Bolam, Darlington, DL2 2UP

4decisions27documents
  1. Apr 2013
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Fell 2 No. cherry trees

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    6/2013/0008/TC
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • The 27 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£699,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£493,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 November 2020Most recent

    £493,000

    +25.2%over 11 years
  2. 17 February 2009

    £393,750

    +131.6%over 9 years
  3. 16 September 1999

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 2UP: £385,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Paddock House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,875

Street avg £2,227

Below

Floor Area

263 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Paddock House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.1 km

White House Farm — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2UP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL2 2UP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 2UP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Paddock House, Bolam, Darlington, DL2 2UP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.