What kind of home is 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH?

8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH last change hands?

8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH last sold for £100,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH?

8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH?

8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH 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 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH in?

8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH?

Police records around 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH 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.

What schools are near 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH?

The closest primary school to 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH is Holy Family Catholic Primary School (567m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wyvern Academy (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bowen Road, DL3 0TH is Sandriggs, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bowen Road, Darlington, DL3 0TH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bowen Road

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

8 Bowen Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 0TH). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 is 30% above the 2014 sale price.

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
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

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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 10 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromF38toE46

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bowen Road, Darlington, DL3 0TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bowen Road 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.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 August 2014Most recent
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0TH: £145,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DL3 0TH

On the street

Versus other Bowen Road homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Bowen Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,299

Street avg £1,554

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 88 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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 Abercorn Court, Faverdale

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2 bed1 bath

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2 bed

£200k

1 Agricola Court, Faverdale

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2 bed

£126k

1 Berwick Road

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£104k

1 Aquinas Court

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£174k

1 Barlby Drive

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3 bed2 bath

£174k

1 Brinkburn Avenue

DL3 0JN

3 bed1 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

Sandriggs — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Family Catholic Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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