What kind of home is 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS?

8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS?

8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS last sold for £114,500 in December 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and December 2016, 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS rose from £35,000 to £114,500, a change of £79,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS?

8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS use?

The latest EPC at 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS?

8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS 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.

Which area is 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS in?

8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS show an average of 299 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS?

The closest primary school to 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS is Mount Pleasant Primary School (485m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wyvern Academy (783m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Richmond Close, DL3 0DS is Warwick Square, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Richmond Close, Darlington, DL3 0DS

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 8 Richmond Close

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

8 Richmond Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 34.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 52% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (December 2016).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Oct 2015

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Richmond Close, Darlington, DL3 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Richmond Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£114,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2016Most recent
£114,500
+12.3%over 1 year
23 November 2015
£102,000
+191.4%over 19 years
29 March 1996
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0DS: £94,000 (2022–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Richmond Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Richmond Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,487

Street avg £1,032

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

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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.

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Crime

299/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Warwick Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mount Pleasant Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 0DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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