Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
14 Briar Walk, Darlington, DL3 8QU
4 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£380,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£375,000)+1%
- Against DL3 8QU's recent median (£370,000)+3%
Newest record on this page: January 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
148 m²
1593 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£380,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£375,000)+1%
- Against DL3 8QU's recent median (£370,000)+3%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 14 Briar Walk is modelled from its 148 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL3 8QU. 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
148 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2017
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in DL3 8QU
5 sales, median £370,000 (2025–2019)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2025 | 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.
14 Briar Walk has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
Sales timeline
4 April 2023Most recent
£375,000
+38.9%over 4 years17 May 2018
£270,000
+9.3%over 3 years5 June 2014
£247,000
+166.3%over 17 years29 November 1996
£92,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8QU: £370,000 (2025–2019).
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 14 Briar Walk
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
14 Briar Walk is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £375,000.
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
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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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.
14 Briar Walk's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2017
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 November 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2017from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromF29toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
81%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 14 Briar Walk, Darlington, DL3 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
14 Briar Walk has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 14 Briar Walk, Darlington, DL3 8QU
2decisions2extensions
- Jan 2003ConservatoryOutlineOutcome in report
Application For A Certificate Of Lawfulness (Proposed Development) Erection Of A Conservatory To The Rear
Extension- Reference
- 02/01080/LU
- More recent applications — locked
- ConservatoryJan 2003Decision
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Versus other Briar Walk homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On habitable rooms, 14 Briar Walk runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,534
Street avg £2,241
Floor Area
148 m²
Street avg 144 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.2 t/year
Street avg 6.5 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
Briar Walk — bus stop.
Closest school
1.4 km
Abbey Infants' School. 17 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Abbey Infants' SchoolPrimary1.4km
- Polam Hall SchoolAll-through1.5km
- Polam Hall SchoolAll-through1.5km
- Skerne Park AcademyPrimary1.6km
Nearest stops
- Briar WalkBus stop113m
- Blackwell HouseBus stop234m
- Bland's Corner RoundaboutBus stop370m
- Blackwell Post OfficeBus stop414m
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 8QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB
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 14 Briar Walk is modelled from its 148 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DL3 8QU. 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. 4 sales are recorded for 14 Briar Walk. 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 14 Briar Walk was lodged in November 2017 at band D and is valid until November 2027. 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 14 Briar Walk. 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 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DL3 8QU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 14 Briar Walk 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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