What kind of home is 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 0DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB use?

The latest EPC at 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

4 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 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

Police records around 4 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 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4 Nickstream Lane

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

4 Nickstream Lane is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 98 m² it's 22.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 15 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE52toC69

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Nickstream Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

4 Nickstream Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

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3 bed1 bath

£125k

1 Bowen Road

DL3 0TH

£124k

1 Berrybank Crest

DL3 0BJ

£120k

1 Botham Grove

DL3 0YA

£116k

1 Brougham Street

DL3 0ND

£138k

1 Borrowdale Mills, Whessoe Road

DL3 0PR

£110k

1 Appleton Close, Westmoreland Street

DL3 0PB

£149k

1 Bates Avenue

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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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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