What kind of home is 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ last change hands?

54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ last sold for £120,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and September 2019, 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ rose from £35,000 to £120,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

The current EPC rating for 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 0DQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ use?

The latest EPC at 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ had any planning applications?

54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in March 2022 under ref. 22/00193/PLU. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ 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 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ in?

54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

Police records around 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ 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 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

The closest primary school to 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ is Mount Pleasant Primary School (425m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wyvern Academy (659m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

The closest bus stop to 54 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ is Bates Avenue, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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54 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DQ

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 54 Nickstream Lane

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

54 Nickstream Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 104 m² it's 23.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 29 EPCs). Across 1995–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 39.2% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £120,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from May 2010

EPC improved fromE50toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 54 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

54 Nickstream Lane has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 54 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DQ

3decisions2extensions21documents2nearby

Mar 2020
Garage ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - conversion of garage into habitable room
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
20/00106/PLU
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2022Decision
RenovationJan 2021Decision

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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 grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£120,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2019Most recent
£120,000
+242.9%over 23 years
2 October 1995
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0DQ: £135,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DL3 0DQ

On the street

Versus other Nickstream Lane homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 54 Nickstream Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,154

Street avg £1,218

Below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Bates Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Mount Pleasant Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 0DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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