What kind of home is 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

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

What did 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB sell for?

6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB last sold for £120,000 in June 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £54,950 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2002 and June 2025, 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB rose from £54,950 to £120,000, a change of £65,050. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB use?

The latest EPC at 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

6 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 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

Police records around 6 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 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Nickstream Lane

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

6 Nickstream Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £120,000 — fresh data. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 15.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 47.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromE43toD55

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£120,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2025Most recent
£120,000
+20.0%over 19 years
28 July 2005
£100,000
+82.0%over 3 years
4 July 2002
£54,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0DB: £121,000 (2022–2019).

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.

On years held, 6 Nickstream Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,519

Street avg £1,199

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

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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

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DL3 0QD

3 bed2 bath

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1 Brinkburn Avenue

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1 Amberley Grove, Faverdale

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£167k

1 Abbotsfield Way, Faverdale

DL3 0GB

2 bed

£169k

1 Abercorn Court, Faverdale

DL3 0GF

2 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bellburn Lane

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2 bed

£200k

1 Agricola Court, Faverdale

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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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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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