17 Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £221,322 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Feb 2016 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,322, representing a 47.5% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,322 is:

  • 2.4% higher than the average property price on Birch Road
  • 8.7% higher than the average in the DL12 8JR postcode area
  • and 4.9% higher 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 10 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£221,322
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, Durham, DL12 8JR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2025.

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 24 Mar 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 27%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DL12 8JR

11 th / 28
Price Rank
9% higher than average
13 th / 18
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DL12 8JR , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th 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 13th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,322
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
26 Feb 2016
£150,000
Leasehold
+2 %
19 Jul 2013
£147,000
Leasehold
+177.4 %
27 Mar 2000
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2018
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £146,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2016

Data Sources

The property at 17 Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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