Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF
Estimated value
£175,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£148,000)+18%
- Against DL1 2RF's recent median (£125,000)+40%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£175,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£148,000)+18%
- Against DL1 2RF's recent median (£125,000)+40%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Boston Close is modelled from its 57 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL1 2RF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
57 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2018
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in DL1 2RF
5 sales, median £125,000 (2025–2017)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
12 Boston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
18 December 2018Most recent
£148,000
+12.5%over 8 years17 October 2010
£131,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 2RF: £125,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in DL1 2RF
What this page doesn't show
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- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £175,000 is 18.2% 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.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
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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
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 October 2028
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
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.
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But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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 £2,106
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary127m
- Harrowgate Hill Primary SchoolPrimary721m
- Springfield AcademyPrimary849m
- Haughton AcademySecondary849m
Nearest stops
- Springfield RoadBus stop151m
- Locomotive StreetBus stop155m
- KingswayBus stop223m
- Monarch GreenBus stop274m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,479 reports33%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,838 reports24%
- Criminal Damage & Arson812 reports11%
- Shoplifting632 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 12 Boston Close is modelled from its 57 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL1 2RF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 12 Boston Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 Boston Close was lodged in October 2018 at band C and is valid until October 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 12 Boston Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DL1 2RF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 12 Boston Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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