What kind of home is 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU last sold for £73,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £93,500 in June 2004, so prices have been falling over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2004 and October 2020, 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU fell from £93,500 to £73,000, a change of £20,500. That works out to roughly -1.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 4RU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU use?

The latest EPC at 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Blackmoor Close, DL1 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Blackmoor Close, Darlington, DL1 4RU

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Blackmoor Close

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

8 Blackmoor Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 56.2% above the 2020 sale of £73,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£117/sq ft) was about 17.5% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £73,000.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Mar 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blackmoor Close, Darlington, DL1 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Blackmoor Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£73,000

Growth on file: -1.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2020Most recent
£73,000
-21.9%over 16 years
24 June 2004
£93,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4RU: £121,500 (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.

8 Blackmoor Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,259

Street avg £1,543

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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