What type of property is 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX?

4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX last change hands?

4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX last sold for £113,000 in January 2006, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX?

4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX?

4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX located?

4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX sits in Hartlepool. It falls within the TS26 postcode district.

Is 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX 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 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX?

The closest primary school to 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX is Clavering Primary School (477m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Hild's Church of England School (934m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, TS26 0QX is Primrose Road, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0QX

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Willow Flats

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

4 Willow Flats is a two-bedroom detached house in Hartlepool (TS26 0QX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–62 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

It hasn't traded since January 2006, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

4 Willow Flats's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Willow Flats, Watercress Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Willow Flats 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.

Current estimate

£109,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£113,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 January 2006Most recent
£113,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS26 0QX: £114,000 (2007–2006).

Nearby sales in TS26 0QX

On the street

Versus other Watercress Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,883

Street avg £1,926

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Primrose Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 0QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS26 0QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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