What type of property is 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN?

40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN last change hands?

40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN last sold for £270,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN?

The current EPC rating for 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN?

40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL2 3EN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN?

40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN is in council tax band D.

Where is 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN located?

40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN sits in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN?

Police records around 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN 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 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN?

The closest primary school to 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (405m).

What transport links are near 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN?

The closest bus stop to 40 Academy Gardens, DL2 3EN is Spa Road, 250m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Academy Gardens, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EN

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Academy Gardens

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

40 Academy Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3EN). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 is 14.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 59.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £270,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Academy Gardens, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Academy Gardens 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.

40 Academy Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 November 2024Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3EN: £225,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in DL2 3EN

On the street

Versus other Academy Gardens homes

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

40 Academy Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,621

Street avg £1,996

Above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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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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3 bed1 bath

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4 bed3 bath

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1 Balmer Hill, Gainford

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1 Beckside Mews, Staindrop

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1 Academy Gardens, Gainford

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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

0.3 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL2 3EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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