What type of property is 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ last change hands?

91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ last sold for £137,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £53,000 in May 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

Across 3 sales between May 2002 and September 2023, 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ rose from £53,000 to £137,000, a change of £84,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

The current EPC rating for 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

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

How is 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

91 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.

Where is 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ located?

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

Is 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ in a safe area?

Police records around 91 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.

Which schools serve 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

The closest primary school to 91 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 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ?

The closest bus stop to 91 Nickstream Lane, DL3 0DQ is Bates Avenue, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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91 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 91 Nickstream Lane

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

91 Nickstream Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0DQ). 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. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 60.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £137,000 in September 2023.

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

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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.

91 Nickstream Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD55toE42

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 91 Nickstream Lane, Darlington, DL3 0DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

91 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.

91 Nickstream Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£137,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£137,000
+42.7%over 8 years
30 September 2014
£96,000
+81.1%over 12 years
2 May 2002
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0DQ: £116,000 (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.

91 Nickstream Lane is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,713

Street avg £1,181

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly 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.

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1 Amberley Grove, Faverdale

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2 bed

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1 Abercorn Court, Faverdale

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1 Bellburn Lane

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1 Agricola Court, Faverdale

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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

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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