34 Academy Gardens, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EN is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £257,657 , which equates to approximately £328 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Oct 2021 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,657, representing a 14.5% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,657 is:

  • 0.5% higher than the average property price on Academy Gardens
  • 1.4% lower than the average in the DL2 3EN postcode area
  • and 66.7% higher than the average price for Darlington as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,657
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£328
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

34 Academy Gardens, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, Durham, DL2 3EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jun 2021.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Nov 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DL2 3EN

14 th / 25
Price Rank
1% lower than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
4 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DL2 3EN , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,657
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
29 Oct 2021
£225,000
Leasehold
+20.3 %
13 Apr 2006
£187,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 806 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2013
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2002

Data Sources

The property at 34 Academy Gardens, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Oct 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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