What type of property is 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU last change hands?

18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU last sold for £121,500 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £120,000 in June 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU changed over time?

Across 6 sales between June 2004 and December 2023, 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU rose from £120,000 to £121,500, a change of £1,500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 4RU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU 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 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU located?

18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

Police records around 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU 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 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

The closest primary school to 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU is Firthmoor Primary School (297m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 18 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU is Kexwith Moor Close, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Blackmoor Close, Darlington, DL1 4RU

6 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Blackmoor Close

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

18 Blackmoor Close is an end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £121,500. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Sept 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Blackmoor Close, Darlington, DL1 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Blackmoor Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

18 Blackmoor Close has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.1% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£121,500

Growth on file: 0.1% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£121,500
+33.5%over 2 years
17 December 2020
£91,000
+1.1%
6 November 2020
£90,000
-10.0%over 3 years
18 January 2017
£100,000
+1.0%over 1 year
9 August 2015
£99,000
-17.5%over 11 years
2 June 2004
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4RU: £118,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DL1 4RU

On the street

Versus other Blackmoor Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 18 Blackmoor Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,711

Street avg £1,526

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 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 Brighton Road

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1 Bank Top Mews

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1 Barden Moor Road

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£119k

1 Blackmoor Close

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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

0.1 km

Kexwith Moor Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Firthmoor Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 4RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 4RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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