Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£390,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£320,000)+22%
- Against DL3 8DL's recent median (£275,000)+42%
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
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
126 m²
1357 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£390,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£320,000)+22%
- Against DL3 8DL's recent median (£275,000)+42%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Blackwell Scar is modelled from its 126 m² EPC floor area, its 3 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
126 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2011
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in DL3 8DL
5 sales, median £275,000 (2026–2019)
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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 of 2 applications | 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.
5 Blackwell Scar valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
30 August 2017Most recent
£320,000
+19.4%over 5 years30 November 2011
£268,000
+23.5%over 5 years26 October 2006
£217,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8DL: £275,000 (2026–2019).
Nearby sales in DL3 8DL
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 Blackwell Scar
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Blackwell Scar is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 8DL). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1357 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2011) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). The latest certificate is from September 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £390,000 is 21.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 33.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (August 2017).
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
5 Blackwell Scar's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Sept 2021
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2011
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 15 September 2021
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2011from Aug 2009
Windows
SinglePartial Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Blackwell Scar has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
2 applications on record at 5 Blackwell Scar, Darlington, DL3 8DL
2decisions2extensions9documents
- Sept 2009ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of two storey side bedroom and garage extension. Block paving to front
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 09/00547/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionNov 2017Decision
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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.
5 Blackwell Scar outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,539
Street avg £2,215
Floor Area
126 m²
Street avg 168 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 8.7 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 5 Blackwell Scar is modelled from its 126 m² EPC floor area, its 3 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. 3 sales are recorded for 5 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 5 Blackwell Scar was lodged in September 2011 at band D and expired in September 2021, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 5 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
- 5 Blackwell Scar is in council tax band D. 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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