What kind of home is 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA last sold for £205,000 in January 2011, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and January 2011, 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA rose from £125,000 to £205,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

The current EPC rating for 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA use?

The latest EPC at 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA in?

4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA sits in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

Police records around 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA 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.

What schools are near 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

The closest primary school to 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (272m).

What transport links are near 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA?

The closest bus stop to 4 The Paddocks, DL2 3GA is Spa Road, 134m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 The Paddocks, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3GA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 The Paddocks

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

4 The Paddocks is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3GA). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since January 2011, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 18% above the 2011 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2009

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 The Paddocks, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 The Paddocks 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.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£205,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

5 January 2011Most recent
£205,000
+64.0%over 9 years
23 November 2001
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3GA: £215,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in DL2 3GA

On the street

Versus other The Paddocks homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 The Paddocks outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,798

Street avg £1,900

Below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 118 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

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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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3GA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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