What type of property is 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG last sold for £76,950 in November 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £63,645 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and November 2001, 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG rose from £63,645 to £76,950, a change of £13,305. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TS26 0SG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG located?

8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG sits in Hartlepool. It falls within the TS26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

Police records around 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

The closest primary school to 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG is Throston Primary School (361m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Hild's Church of England School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chaffinch Close, TS26 0SG is Cardigan Grove, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Chaffinch Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0SG

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chaffinch Close

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

8 Chaffinch Close is a detached house in Hartlepool (TS26 0SG). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since November 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 sits 163.8% above the 2001 sale of £76,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 25.1% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Mar 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2014

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Sept 2013

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Mar 2014from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD55

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Chaffinch 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 Chaffinch Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£76,950

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2001Most recent
£76,950
+20.9%over 3 years
18 June 1998
£63,645

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS26 0SG: £144,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in TS26 0SG

On the street

Versus other Chaffinch Close homes

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

Floor Area for 8 Chaffinch Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,040

Street avg £1,565

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cardigan Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Throston Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS26 0SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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