What type of property is 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL?

2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL last change hands?

2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL last sold for £222,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £91,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and January 2019, 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL rose from £91,000 to £222,000, a change of £131,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL?

2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL3 8DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL?

2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL located?

2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL?

Police records around 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL 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 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL?

The closest primary school to 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL is Abbey Infants' School (826m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blackwell Scar, DL3 8DL is Linwood Grove, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Blackwell Scar

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

2 Blackwell Scar is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 8DL). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 117 m² it's 19.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (146 m² median across 7 EPCs). Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 41.9% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £222,000 in January 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Blackwell Scar has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Blackwell Scar has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£222,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2019Most recent
£222,000
+144.0%over 22 years
12 December 1996
£91,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8DL: £380,000 (2020–2018).

Nearby sales in DL3 8DL

On the street

Versus other Blackwell Scar homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Blackwell Scar runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,897

Street avg £2,129

Below

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 9.8 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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Linwood Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Abbey Infants' School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 8DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 8DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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