What kind of home is 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

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

What did 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF sell for?

6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF last sold for £125,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and March 2025, 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF rose from £41,000 to £125,000, a change of £84,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF use?

The latest EPC at 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

6 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.

Which area is 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

Police records around 6 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.

What schools are near 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest primary school to 6 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.

How well connected is 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Boston Close, DL1 2RF is Springfield Road, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 6 Boston Close

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

6 Boston Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 2RF). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £125,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year.

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

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Boston Close, Darlington, DL1 2RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£125,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£125,000
+157.7%over 23 years
5 July 2001
£48,500
+18.3%over 5 years
3 April 1996
£41,000

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

Years Held for 6 Boston Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,273

Street avg £2,134

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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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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1 Bangor Grove

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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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