What type of property is 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ?

8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ sell for?

8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ last sold for £127,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,150 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and July 2019, 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ rose from £54,150 to £127,000, a change of £72,850. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ?

8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 0GQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ?

8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ 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 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ located?

8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ sits in Faverdale, Darlington, Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ?

Police records around 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (373% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ is West Park Academy (213m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wyvern Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Didcot Close, DL3 0GQ is John Fowler Way, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Didcot Close, Faverdale, Darlington, DL3 0GQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Didcot Close

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

8 Didcot Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Faverdale, Darlington, Darlington (DL3 0GQ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 25.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 37.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 23.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 9 EPCs). Last sale on file: £127,000 in July 2019.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Didcot Close, Faverdale, Darlington, DL3 0GQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Didcot 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.

8 Didcot Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£127,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2019Most recent
£127,000
+134.5%over 22 years
3 July 1997
£54,150

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0GQ: £180,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in DL3 0GQ

On the street

Versus other Didcot Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Didcot Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,190

Street avg £2,003

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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 Agricola Court, Faverdale

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2 bed

£174k

1 Barlby Drive

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Brinkburn Avenue

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1 Berwick Road

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£206k

1 Amberley Grove, Faverdale

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3 bed2 bath

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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

John Fowler Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

West Park Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0GQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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