What type of property is 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF last sold for £109,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in November 2012, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and February 2017, 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF rose from £105,000 to £109,000, a change of £4,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (574 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF had any planning applications?

3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2000. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

Police records around 3 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 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is Springfield Road, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

574 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Boston Close

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

3 Boston Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 2RF). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 574 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a C (score 73). The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On the market in February 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 21.1% above the 2017 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

3 Boston Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF

1decisions4nearby

Dec 2000
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a single storey garage attached to the side of the existing house
Reference
00/00698/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

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£109,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2017Most recent
£109,000
+3.8%over 4 years
5 November 2012
£105,000

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Boston Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,046

Street avg £2,157

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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