What kind of home is 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS?

1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS sell for?

1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS last sold for £130,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS?

The current EPC rating for 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS?

1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS use?

The latest EPC at 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS?

1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS in?

1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS sits in Cleatlam, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL2 postcode district.

Is 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS 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 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS?

The closest primary school to 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School (2.3km). The closest secondary is Staindrop Academy (1.6km).

How well connected is 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS?

The closest bus stop to 1 East Farm Cottages, DL2 3QS is Village, 152m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 East Farm Cottages, Cleatlam, Darlington, DL2 3QS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 East Farm Cottages

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

1 East Farm Cottages is a semi-detached house in Cleatlam, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3QS). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on dual fuel.

Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 50.8% above the 2019 sale of £130,000. Last sale on file: £130,000 in June 2019.

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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.

1 East Farm Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Mar 2019

EPC improved fromF23toE47

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricDual

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 East Farm Cottages, Cleatlam, Darlington, DL2 3QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 East Farm Cottages 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

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 June 2019Most recent
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3QS: £305,000 (2019–2007).

Nearby sales in DL2 3QS

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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

0.2 km

Village — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Staindrop Academy. 2 schools 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 3QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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