What type of property is 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG?

8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG last change hands?

8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG last sold for £256,500 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £260,000 in April 2010, so prices have been flat over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2010 and September 2020, 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG fell from £260,000 to £256,500, a change of £3,500. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG?

8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TS26 0DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG?

8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG located?

8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG sits in Hartlepool. It falls within the TS26 postcode district.

Is 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG show an average of 371 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG?

The closest primary school to 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG is Clavering Primary School (596m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Hild's Church of England School (710m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Thistle Close, TS26 0DG is Primrose Road, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Thistle Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0DG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Thistle Close

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

8 Thistle Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Hartlepool (TS26 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 is 18.5% above the 2020 sale price. Sold September 2020 for £256,500.

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

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Corner plotYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Thistle Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Thistle Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Thistle Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£256,500

Growth on file: -0.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2020Most recent
£256,500
-1.3%over 10 years
7 April 2010
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS26 0DG: £218,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in TS26 0DG

On the street

Versus other Thistle Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Thistle Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,721

Street avg £1,861

Below

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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 Hartlepool district page.

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Crime

371/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primrose Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Clavering Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TS26 0DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS26 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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