What type of property is 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW?

1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW last change hands?

1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW last sold for £250,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £188,100 in February 2006, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2006 and February 2020, 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW rose from £188,100 to £250,000, a change of £61,900. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW?

1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (2,131 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 3BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW?

1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2010 under ref. 10/00012/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW?

1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW located?

1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW 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 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW?

The closest primary school to 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW is St Bede's Catholic Primary School (258m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longfield Academy (869m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birch Grove, DL1 3BW is Cavendish Drive, 267m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Birch Grove, Darlington, DL1 3BW

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

198 m²

2131 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Birch Grove

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

1 Birch Grove is a five-bedroom detached house in Darlington (DL1 3BW). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £372,000 is 48.8% above the 2020 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: February 2020 at £250,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4

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Energy

Energy performance

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EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birch Grove, Darlington, DL1 3BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Birch Grove has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Birch Grove, Darlington, DL1 3BW

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Apr 2010
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension (amended plan received 16 March 2010)
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
10/00012/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£372,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£250,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2020Most recent
£250,000
+32.9%over 14 years
24 February 2006
£188,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 3BW: £176,000 (2018–2006).

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Area

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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

0.3 km

Cavendish Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 3BW

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43.1dB

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