What type of property is 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS?

17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS is a semi-detached house.

What did 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS sell for?

17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS last sold for £80,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS?

The current EPC rating for 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS?

17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS?

17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS located?

17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS 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 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS?

The closest primary school to 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS is Mount Pleasant Primary School (370m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wyvern Academy (449m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS?

The closest bus stop to 17 Bolton Close, DL3 9RS is Branksome Lodge, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Bolton Close, Darlington, DL3 9RS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Bolton Close

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

17 Bolton Close is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL3 9RS). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 73.8% above the 2024 sale of £80,000. A recent sale: £80,000 in December 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Oct 2008

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2013from Jul 2013

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2013from Jul 2013

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Nov 2023from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bolton Close, Darlington, DL3 9RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Bolton 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.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£80,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 December 2024Most recent
£80,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in DL3 9RS: £79,000 (2013–2013).

Nearby sales in DL3 9RS

On the street

Versus other Bolton Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 17 Bolton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

£139k

1 Ampleforth Way

DL3 9SG

£139k

1 Aveley Mews

DL3 9NZ

2 bed

£135k

1 Atherstone Way

DL3 9TS

£134k

1 Branksome Green

DL3 9UJ

£132k

1 Bolton Close

DL3 9RS

£129k

1 Birch View, Greystones Drive

DL3 9TN

2 bed1 bath

£129k

1 Carmel Court, Nunnery Lane

DL3 9RB

£151k

1 Bylands Way

DL3 9RY

3 bed

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

Branksome Lodge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Mount Pleasant Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 9RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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