What kind of home is 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP?

1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP?

1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP last sold for £340,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in February 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP?

Across 2 sales between February 2005 and October 2023, 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP rose from £210,000 to £340,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP?

1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP use?

The latest EPC at 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP?

1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP in?

1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP 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 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP?

The closest primary school to 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP is Abbey Infants' School (1.0km), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blackwell Close, DL3 8QP is Blackwell Post Office, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Blackwell Close, Darlington, DL3 8QP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Blackwell Close

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

1 Blackwell Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Darlington (DL3 8QP). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £340,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blackwell Close, Darlington, DL3 8QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blackwell Close 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.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2023Most recent
£340,000
+61.9%over 18 years
28 February 2005
£210,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in DL3 8QP: £145,000 (2006–1997).

Nearby sales in DL3 8QP

2 Blackwell Close, Darlington, DL3 8QP
Sold Dec 2006
£282,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Blackwell Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Abbey Infants' School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 8QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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