What type of property is 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ?

24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ is a detached house.

When did 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ last change hands?

24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ last sold for £227,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ?

The current EPC rating for 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ?

24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 3EJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ?

24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ located?

24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ sits in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ?

Police records around 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ 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 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ?

The closest primary school to 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (414m).

What is the nearest station to 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ?

The closest bus stop to 24 Balmer Hill, DL2 3EJ is Spa Road, 300m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Balmer Hill, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24 Balmer Hill

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

24 Balmer Hill is a detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 133 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 20 EPCs). On the market in September 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 30% above the 2013 sale price.

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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.

24 Balmer Hill's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 February 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD57

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Balmer Hill, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Balmer Hill 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.

24 Balmer Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£227,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 September 2013Most recent
£227,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3EJ: £235,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in DL2 3EJ

On the street

Versus other Balmer Hill homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 24 Balmer Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,707

Street avg £2,143

Strongly below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly 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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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

0.3 km

Spa Road — 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 3EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3EJ

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