Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL
1 planning record
Estimated value
£433,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£397,500)+9%
- Against DL3 8DL's recent median (£275,000)+57%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
146 m²
1572 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£433,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£397,500)+9%
- Against DL3 8DL's recent median (£275,000)+57%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4 Blackwell Scar is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL3 8DL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
146 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2020
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in DL3 8DL
5 sales, median £275,000 (2020–2018)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
4 Blackwell Scar has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
Sales timeline
28 June 2026Most recent
£397,500
+297.5%over 28 years21 August 1997
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8DL: £275,000 (2020–2018).
Nearby sales in DL3 8DL
What this page doesn't show
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About 4 Blackwell Scar
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4 Blackwell Scar is a three-bedroom detached house in Darlington (DL3 8DL). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
It changed hands recently, sold June 2026 for £397,500. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2002. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 35.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
4 Blackwell Scar's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 May 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2020from Jun 2009
Roof
PoorVery Good
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%26%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 4 Blackwell Scar.
1 application on record at 4 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL
1decisions1extensions
- May 2002ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Erection of two storey rear extension to dwelling
- Reference
- 02/00209/FUL
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Versus other Blackwell Scar homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
4 Blackwell Scar outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,723
Street avg £2,195
Floor Area
146 m²
Street avg 166 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.5 t/year
Street avg 8.5 t/year
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.
Crime
299/mo
Steady 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.
Nearest schools
- Abbey Infants' SchoolPrimary826m
- Abbey Junior SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Polam Hall SchoolAll-through1.1km
- Polam Hall SchoolAll-through1.1km
Nearest stops
- Linwood GroveBus stop73m
- Carmel GroveBus stop116m
- Blackwell Post OfficeBus stop260m
- Woodburn DriveBus stop381m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,482 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,070 reports22%
- Shoplifting504 reports11%
- Criminal Damage & Arson476 reports10%
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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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 4 Blackwell Scar is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL3 8DL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 4 Blackwell Scar. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4 Blackwell Scar was lodged in May 2020 at band D and is valid until May 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 4 Blackwell Scar. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DL3 8DL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 4 Blackwell Scar is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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