What type of property is 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

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

What did 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF sell for?

12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF last sold for £148,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £131,500 in October 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2010 and December 2018, 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF rose from £131,500 to £148,000, a change of £16,500. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

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

Where is 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF located?

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

Is 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest primary school to 12 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 transport links are near 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is Springfield Road, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Boston Close

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

12 Boston Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 2RF). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 20.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 38.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £148,000 in December 2018.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD58toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

12 Boston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£148,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2018Most recent
£148,000
+12.5%over 8 years
17 October 2010
£131,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 2RF: £125,000 (2025–2017).

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 12 Boston Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,596

Street avg £2,102

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

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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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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

0.2 km

Springfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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