What type of property is 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG?

5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG last change hands?

5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG last sold for £190,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £147,000 in May 2004, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2004 and April 2015, 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG rose from £147,000 to £190,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG?

5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 3BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG heated?

The latest EPC at 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG?

5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG is in council tax band C.

Where is 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG located?

5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG sits in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

Is 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG in a safe area?

Police records around 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG 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 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG?

The closest primary school to 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (539m).

How well connected is 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Eden Lane, DL2 3BG is Lord Nelson, 119m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Eden Lane, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3BG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a three-bedroom detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3BG). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Last sold in April 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2004–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 38.9% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
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.

5a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE50toD64

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

89%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Eden Lane, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£190,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

12 April 2015Most recent
£190,000
+29.3%over 10 years
31 May 2004
£147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3BG: £176,500 (2023–2007).

Nearby sales in DL2 3BG

On the street

Versus other Eden Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,727

Street avg £1,985

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

On par

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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.

£264k

1 Davisons Court, Gainford

DL2 3GB

3 bed

£214k

1 Chapel Terrace, Gainford

DL2 3EA

3 bed

£200k

1 East View, Gainford

DL2 3EH

3 bed1 bath

£269k

1 Carlbury Vale, Piercebridge

DL2 3SL

4 bed

£403k

1 Beechside, Staindrop

DL2 3PE

4 bed3 bath

£265k

1 Coronation Cottages, Raby Road, Staindrop

DL2 3AF

£263k

1 Adamson Court, Gainford

DL2 3ET

£274k

1 Barnard Street, Staindrop

DL2 3ND

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

0.1 km

Lord Nelson — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL2 3BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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