6 Merrybent, Darlington, DL2 2LE is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,647 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £282,564 , which equates to approximately £172 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Sep 2018 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,564, representing a 31.4% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £282,564 is:

  • 40.6% lower than the average in the DL2 2LE postcode area
  • and 49.1% higher than the average price for Darlington 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 7 June 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1647 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£282,564
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£172
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6 Merrybent, Darlington, DL2 2LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jun 2017.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jan 2017, and the property received the same rating of G with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 20.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Sale History

Today
£282,564
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
21 Sep 2018
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

20 Merrybent, Darlington, DL2 2LE
rooms: 7
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £449,999
sale date: 8 Jan 2021
28, Merrybent, Darlington, DL2 2LE
rooms: 5
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2008
32, Merrybent, Darlington, DL2 2LE
rooms: 6
size: 1605 sq ft
sale price: £339,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2006

Data Sources

The property at 6 Merrybent, Darlington, DL2 2LE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Sep 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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