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2 Kestrel Close, Darlington, DL1 1BL

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Kestrel Close

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

2 Kestrel Close is an end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 sits 54.1% above the 2017 sale of £85,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2022. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (June 2017).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Sept 2013
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

May 2017from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD56toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Kestrel Close, Darlington, DL1 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Kestrel Close, Darlington, DL1 1BL

1decisions1extensions9documents10nearby
  1. Aug 2022
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey

    Demolition of outbuilding and erection of part two storey, part single storey front and side extension

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    22/00753/FUL
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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.
Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2017Most recent

    £85,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in DL1 1BL: £67,250 (2007–2000).

On the street

Versus other Kestrel Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Kestrel Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Kestrel Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lingfield Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Heathfield Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 1BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL1 1BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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