What kind of home is 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD?

5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD last change hands?

5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD last sold for £158,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in February 2015, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2015 and February 2026, 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD rose from £104,000 to £158,000, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD?

5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD use?

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

What is the council tax band for 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD?

5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD in?

5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD sits in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD?

Police records around 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD 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 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD?

The closest primary school to 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (416m).

What transport links are near 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Eden Crest, DL2 3DD is Lord Nelson, 124m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Eden Crest, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Eden Crest

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

5 Eden Crest is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3DD). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £158,000. Across 2015–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 43.4% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Eden Crest, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Eden Crest 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.

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

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£158,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

13 February 2026Most recent
£158,000
+51.9%over 11 years
5 February 2015
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3DD: £170,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL2 3DD

On the street

Versus other Eden Crest homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Eden Crest lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,951

Street avg £1,473

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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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

106/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lord Nelson — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 3DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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