What kind of home is 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE?

9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE is a detached house.

What did 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE sell for?

9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE last sold for £105,000 in April 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE have?

The current EPC rating for 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE?

9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 3EE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE use?

The latest EPC at 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE?

9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE in?

9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE sits in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE?

Police records around 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE 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.

What schools are near 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE?

The closest primary school to 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (218m).

How well connected is 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE?

The closest bus stop to 9b, North Terrace, DL2 3EE is Spa Road, 60m away. In total there are 9 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9b, North Terrace, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9b

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

9b is a detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3EE). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since April 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 94 m² it sits well below the postcode median (139 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 186.7% above the 2000 sale of £105,000.

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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.

9b ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE53toC70

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

41%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9b, North Terrace, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9b 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.

9b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 April 2000Most recent
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3EE: £215,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in DL2 3EE

On the street

Versus other North Terrace homes

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

On years held, 9b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,117

Street avg £1,273

Below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 10.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

£300k

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£303k

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£307k

1 Balmer Hill, Gainford

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£280k

1 East Side Cottage, Summerhouse Back Lane, Summerhouse

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£274k

1 Barnard Street, Staindrop

DL2 3ND

£269k

1 Carlbury Vale, Piercebridge

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4 bed

£265k

1 Coronation Cottages, Raby Road, Staindrop

DL2 3AF

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

Spa Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 3EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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