What kind of home is 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB last change hands?

28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB last sold for £100,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB use?

The latest EPC at 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB in?

28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (373% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

The closest primary school to 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School (397m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wyvern Academy (647m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 28 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is The Deacon 2, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 28 Nickstream Lane

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

28 Nickstream Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 is 41% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£116/sq ft) was about 21.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £100,000.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold

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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

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Nickstream Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

28 Nickstream Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 March 2019Most recent
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0DB: £121,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in DL3 0DB

On the street

Versus other Nickstream Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,250

Street avg £1,226

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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.

£126k

1 Berwick Road

DL3 0JF

3 bed1 bath

£174k

1 Barlby Drive

DL3 0QD

3 bed2 bath

£174k

1 Brinkburn Avenue

DL3 0JN

3 bed1 bath

£206k

1 Amberley Grove, Faverdale

DL3 0GG

3 bed2 bath

£167k

1 Abbotsfield Way, Faverdale

DL3 0GB

2 bed

£169k

1 Abercorn Court, Faverdale

DL3 0GF

2 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bellburn Lane

DL3 0JR

2 bed

£200k

1 Agricola Court, Faverdale

DL3 0GE

2 bed

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Deacon 2 — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School. 20 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 DL3 0DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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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