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

3 Waters End, DL2 3DU is a detached house.

What did 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU sell for?

3 Waters End, DL2 3DU last sold for £320,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £260,000 in May 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

Across 2 sales between May 2021 and August 2024, 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU rose from £260,000 to £320,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

3 Waters End, DL2 3DU has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 3DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU heated?

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

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

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

Where is 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

Police records around 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU 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.

Which schools serve 3 Waters End, DL2 3DU?

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

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

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

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3 Waters End, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Waters End

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

3 Waters End is a detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 57.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £320,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Nov 2015

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Waters End has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 Waters End valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£320,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2024Most recent
£320,000
+23.1%over 3 years
25 May 2021
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3DU: £281,500 (2024–2015).

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 price per m², 3 Waters End stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,368

Street avg £2,287

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

0.3 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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