What type of property is 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ?

8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ last change hands?

8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ last sold for £143,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £59,900 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 1996 and November 2024, 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ rose from £59,900 to £143,000, a change of £83,100. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ?

8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ?

8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ located?

8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ?

Police records around 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ 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 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ is Abbey Infants' School (573m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carmel College (195m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chilton Close, DL3 8RQ is St Hild Close, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Chilton Close, Darlington, DL3 8RQ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chilton Close

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

8 Chilton Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 8RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 63 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–163 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (51 versus a best of 76). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2015. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 16.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 17.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £143,000.

Specifications

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 gardenWest-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

8 Chilton Close'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 08 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2015

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chilton Close, Darlington, DL3 8RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chilton Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Chilton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£143,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2024Most recent
£143,000
+19.2%over 3 years
18 May 2021
£120,000
+86.0%over 24 years
17 March 1997
£64,500
+7.7%over 11 months
23 April 1996
£59,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 8RQ: £135,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in DL3 8RQ

On the street

Versus other Chilton Close homes

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

8 Chilton Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,270

Street avg £2,100

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.2 km

St Hild Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Carmel College. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 8RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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