3 BARFORD CLOSE
HARTLEPOOL, HARTLEPOOL TS25 2RQ
£229,950
FRONT REAR HALL LOUNGE AREA LOUNGE AREA LOUNGE AREA OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING/KITCHEN OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING/KITCHEN KITCHEN AREA KITCHEN AREA KITCHEN AREA OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING/KITCHEN DINING AREA HALL RECEPTION ROOM GUEST WC BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 1 EN-SUITE EN-SUITE BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 3 BATHROOM BATHROOM REAR REAR
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
112 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£225,000 Apr 2026
Price per m²
£2,053/m²
Local average
£226,664 (+1.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (14,482 of 33,755)
Street crime
144 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully Upgraded Detached Property
- FOUR BEDROOMS (Master With En-Suite)
- Open Plan Lounge, Dining Room & Kitchen
- Upgraded Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
- Modern Bathroom, En-Suite & Guest WC
- Attractively Presented Throughout
- Gas Central Heating & uPVC Double Glazing
- Off Street Parking & South Facing Rear Garden
- Popular Part Of The Fens Estate
- Ideal Purchase For Family Requirements
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The full layout comprises: welcoming entrance hall, converted garage/reception room with guest WC, spacious open plan lounge/dining room and kitchen, the lounge area with bow window to the front aspect, wall mounted television point and shelving; the dining area with French doors to the rear garden and the kitchen incorporating modern gloss units with a range of integrated appliances. To the first floor are four bedrooms, the master with en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.
Externally is a low maintenance part lawned front garden with a double width driveway providing useful off street parking. The spacious south facing rear garden has a good size lawn and patio area. Barford Close is located close to Fens Primary School, within close proximity of amenities and bus routes and convenient for the A689.
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - 1.47m x 2.41m (4'10 x 7'11) - Accessed via double glazed composite entrance door with uPVC double glazed frosted side screens, matching side window, 'Amtico' style flooring, staircase to the first floor with fitted carpet, convector radiator, access to:
Converted Garage/Reception Room - 2.31m x 4.29m (7'7 x 14'1) - Offering a variety of uses and currently used as a child's playroom, with uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted carpet, modern vertical radiator, access to:
Guest Wc - 2.36m x 0.86m (7'9 x 2'10) - Fitted with a two piece white suite and chrome fittings comprising: inset wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and vanity cabinet below, close coupled WC, space for tumble dryer.
Open Plan Lounge/Dining/Kitchen - 3.35m x 4.42m plus 7.49m x 3.02m (11' x 14'6 plus -
Lounge Area - uPVC double glazed bow window to the front aspect, 'Amtico' style flooring, recessed television point, shelving, inset spotlights to ceiling, modern vertical radiator.
Dining Area - uPVC double glazed French doors to the rear garden, matching flooring, additional vertical radiator.
Kitchen Area - Fitted with a modern range of gloss units to base and wall level, brushed stainless steel handles, contrasting work surfaces with matching splashback incorporating an inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with chrome mixer tap, built-in electric oven with matching microwave above, separate five ring gas hob with extractor hood over, black glass splashback, integrated washer and dryer, space for free standing 'American' style fridge/freezer, matching flooring, uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, inset spotlighting to ceiling, under stairs storage cupboard.
First Floor -
Landing - 1.96m x 3.02m (6'5 x 9'11) - Built-in storage cupboard, fitted carpet, hatch to loft space.
Bedroom One - 2.34m x 4.06m (7'8 x 13'4) - uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, feature panelling, fitted carpet, radiator, acces to:
En-Suite - 2.34m x 1.73m (7'8 x 5'8) - Fitted with a modern three piece suite and chrome fittings comprising: double shower with chrome overhead shower and separate attachment, protective glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, close coupled WC, attractive panelling to walls, additional panelling to ceiling, uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, convector radiator.
Bedroom Two - 2.69m x 4.32m (8'10 x 14'2) - uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted carpet, single radiator.
Bedroom Three - 2.46m x 3.18m (8'1 x 10'5) - uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, fitted carpet, feature panelling, single radiator.
Bedroom Four - 2.13m x 2.67m (7' x 8'9) - Currently used as a dressing room, with uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted carpet, single radiator.
Family Bathroom/Wc - 2.34m x 1.70m (7'8 x 5'7) - Fitted with a modern three piece suite comprising: curved panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, close coupled WC, attractive 'marble' style tiling to splashback, uPVC double glazed frosted window to the rear aspect, chrome heated towel radiator.
Externally - The property features a low maintenance, part lawned front garden, with a double width driveway providing useful off street parking. A gate to the side of the property leads through to the spacious enclosed south facing rear garden, with generous lawn, patio area and fenced boundaries.
Nb - Floorplans and title plans are for illustrative purposes only. All measurements, walls, doors, window fittings and appliances, their sizes and locations, are approximate only. They cannot be regarded as being a representation by the seller, nor their agent.
Listed by
Hartlepool
SMITH & FRIENDS ESTATE AGENTS LTD
Reference: 165759182
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 09/06/2022
Expiry date: 08/06/2032
Current heating cost: £553/year
Potential heating cost: £510/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~267 m² (0.07 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
32% since 2017
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 07/04/2026 (5 months ago) | £225,000 | +31.6% |
| Sold | 30/06/2017 (9 years ago) | £171,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 SPALDING ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2JQ | £270,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 10 YARMOUTH CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2RJ | £230,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 CROWLAND ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2JJ | £215,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 31 WISBECH CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2LW | £228,000 | 08/09/2022 | Detached |
| 522 CATCOTE ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2RL | £165,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 48 SPALDING ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2JS | £127,500 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 32 SPALDING ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2JS | £169,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ALDEBURGH CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2RG | £252,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 45 MILDENHALL CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2RN | £125,000 | 11/11/2021 | Detached |
| 71 SPALDING ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2JQ | £251,500 | 08/10/2021 | Detached |
| MEDINDIE HIGH STREET, GREATHAM, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2EJ | £310,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 6 BARFORD CLOSE, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2RQ | £268,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 21 THETFORD ROAD, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 2JG | £275,000 | 21/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £268,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £218,167 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Hartlepool. Series: Detached. As of June 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Hartlepool. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hartlepool.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Teesside: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Family Shopper | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Betfred | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Seaton Carew | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Hartlepool | 2.9 miles |
| University | Durham University, Queen's Campus | 6.4 miles |
| Hospital | Butterwick Hospice | 6.4 miles |
| University | Durham University | 8.3 miles |
| Hospital | Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU | 10.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 144 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fens Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 30 Apr 2018 |
| Manor Community Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2021 |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 21 May 2015 |
| Greatham CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 6 Nov 2017 |
| Rossmere Academy | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2013 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).