7 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 904 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 £77,281 , which equates to approximately £85 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Sep 2023 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,281, representing a 10.4% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £77,281 is:

  • 0.3% lower than the average property price on Forster Street
  • 6.0% higher than the average in the DL3 6BJ postcode area
  • and 59.2% lower than the average price for Darlington as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 January 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in DL3 6BJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£77,281
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£85
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jan 2024.

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 21 Nov 2022, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 119.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DL3 6BJ

5 th / 28
Price Rank
6% higher than average
5 th / 24
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
11 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DL3 6BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£77,281
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
8 Sep 2023
£70,000
Leasehold
+109 %
4 Jan 2002
£33,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

19 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
23 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
6 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ
rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2022
20 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2021
30 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £54,500
sale date: 19 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 7 Forster Street, Darlington, DL3 6BJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.
↑