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3 BARFORD CLOSE

HARTLEPOOL, HARTLEPOOL TS25 2RQ

4 beds 2 baths 112 m² Listed 14 Aug 2025 (-393d)

£229,950

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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

*REDUCED*A beautifully upgraded FOUR BEDROOM detached property offering spacious and versatile accommodation ideal for family requirements. The home features a contemporary open plan lounge/dining room and kitchen area, whilst further benefitting from a converted garage, allowing an additional reception room with guest WC. Complemented by quality fixtures and fittings and attractive decor, with an upgraded bathroom and en-suite. An internal viewing comes highly recommended, with further features including gas central heating, uPVC double glazing, off street parking for two cars and good size SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN.

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

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.

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

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).

5y growth 19.8%
10y growth 19.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Hartlepool. Series: Detached. As of June 2026.

1y (index) -0.5%
5y (index) 11.4%
10y (index) 32.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Hartlepool. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £500/mo
Realistic £556/mo
Optimistic £612/mo

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 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £69,500
Target investor price (1%) £55,600
  • 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).