What type of property is 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF last sold for £75,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 2RF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF located?

1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

Police records around 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF show an average of 448 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest primary school to 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is St Bede's Catholic Primary School (127m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Haughton Academy (849m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is Springfield Road, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Get directions

Overview

About 1 Boston Close

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

1 Boston Close is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 2RF). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 84% above the 2016 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£98/sq ft) was about 47.2% below the postcode norm. At 71 m² it's 24.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 10 EPCs). Last sold in May 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Boston Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

22%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

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

1 Boston Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2016)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 May 2016Most recent
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 2RF: £148,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DL1 2RF

On the street

Versus other Boston Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Boston Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,056

Street avg £2,260

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Boston Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£134k

1 Ascot View

DL1 2UF

£133k

1 Aintree Court

DL1 2TD

£132k

1 Cavendish Drive

DL1 2GQ

£131k

1 Avery Gardens

DL1 2FZ

£125k

1 Badminton Close

DL1 2UG

£124k

1 Beadnell Close

DL1 2HX

£123k

1 Baltimore Way

DL1 2RE

2 bed1 bath

£156k

1 Bob Harrison Court

DL1 2RU

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

Crime

448/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Springfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School. 17 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 2RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 2RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.