1 Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £130,649 , which equates to approximately £181 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Nov 2023 for £117,500. Since then, the value has increased by £13,149, representing a 11.2% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £130,649 is:

  • 39.6% lower than the average property price on Birch Road
  • 35.9% lower than the average in the DL12 8JR postcode area
  • and 38.1% lower than the average price for Barnard Castle as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£130,649
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£181
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Birch Road, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, DL12 8JR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 May 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Dec 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DL12 8JR

20 th / 28
Price Rank
36% lower than average
17 th / 18
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
3 rd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DL12 8JR , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£130,649
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
30 Nov 2023
£117,500
Leasehold
-0.4 %
16 Jun 2006
£118,000
Leasehold
+81.7 %
30 Aug 2002
£64,950
Leasehold
+35.3 %
14 Apr 2000
£48,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

2 Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2013

Data Sources

The property at 1 Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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