56 Kensington Gardens, Darlington, DL1 4NQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 775 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 £149,584 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Nov 2021 for £129,950. Since then, the value has increased by £19,634, representing a 15.1% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £149,584 is:

  • 8.1% lower than the average property price on Kensington Gardens
  • 15.0% higher than the average in the DL1 4NQ postcode area
  • and 25.7% lower 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 26 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£149,584
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Kensington Gardens, Darlington, DL1 4NQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2018.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 21 Mar 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 178.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DL1 4NQ

10 th / 19
Price Rank
15% higher than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DL1 4NQ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£149,584
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
5 Nov 2021
£129,950
Leasehold
+49.4 %
23 May 2014
£87,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £85,500
sale date: 12 Jul 2017

Data Sources

The property at 56 Kensington Gardens, Darlington, DL1 4NQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Nov 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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