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8 Barnes Close, Darlington, DL3 9BP

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Barnes Close

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

8 Barnes Close is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 9BP). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 56.3% above the 2018 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£110/sq ft) was about 38.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £160,000 in September 2018.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromE54toD60
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
36%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Jan 2012
EPC improved fromD60toC69
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barnes Close, Darlington, DL3 9BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Barnes Close, Darlington, DL3 9BP

2decisions2extensions
  1. Jun 2006
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey kitchen extension to rear and two storey breakfast utility/ensuite bedroom side extension (amended description and plans received 13 June 2006)

    Reference
    06/00394/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

8 Barnes Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£160,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 2018Most recent

    £160,000

    -12.1%over 6 years

  2. 7 June 2012

    £182,000

    +110.4%over 10 years

  3. 19 February 2002

    £86,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 9BP: £180,000 (2024–2009).

On the street

Versus other Barnes Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Barnes Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,185

Street avg £2,146

Strongly below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Barnes Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£242k

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2 bed2 bath
£240k

1 Boyes Hill Grove

DL3 9NS

£270k

1 Carisbrooke Walk

DL3 9XW

3 bed1 bath
£279k

1 Barnes Close

DL3 9BP

3 bed1 bath
£284k

1 Chase Close

DL3 9DR

£208k

1 Carlbury Crescent

DL3 9QL

£200k

1 Barnes Road

DL3 9BH

£200k

1 Carleton Grove

DL3 9QY

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

0.1 km

Barnes Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Mowden Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 9BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL3 9BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 9BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Barnes Close, Darlington, DL3 9BP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.