What type of property is 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

10 Waters End, DL2 3DU is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU last change hands?

10 Waters End, DL2 3DU last sold for £260,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,995 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and May 2023, 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU rose from £129,995 to £260,000, a change of £130,005. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

10 Waters End, DL2 3DU has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 3DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

10 Waters End, DL2 3DU is in council tax band E.

Where is 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU located?

10 Waters End, DL2 3DU sits in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

Police records around 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU 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 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

The closest primary school to 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (346m).

What transport links are near 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 10 Waters End, DL2 3DU is Lord Nelson, 150m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Waters End, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Waters End

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

10 Waters End is a three-bedroom detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 is 20.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £260,000.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

10 Waters End's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Waters End, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Waters End 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.

10 Waters End has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£260,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2023Most recent
£260,000
+100.0%over 21 years
23 May 2002
£129,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3DU: £317,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in DL2 3DU

On the street

Versus other Waters End homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 10 Waters End runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,653

Street avg £2,366

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Below

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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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£300k

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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

0.1 km

Lord Nelson — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 3DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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