21 VANE ROAD
BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM DL12 8AQ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
86 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£180,000 Feb 2025
Price per m²
£2,093/m²
Local average
£168,300 (+7%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,763 of 33,755)
Street crime
62 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A spacious end terraced property
- Three bedrooms
- A pleasant enclosed garden to the rear
- In need of some modernisation
- Conveniently positioned close to the town centre
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The Property
21 Vane Road is a well presented three bedroom end terraced property occupying a convenient position close to the town centre. Available with extensive gardens to the rear, the property would ideally suit a variety of purchasers.
The main entrance leads into the reception vestibule, which in turn leads into the hallway. To the right hand side lies the dining room, featuring a gas flame effect fire and enjoying a front aspect view courtesy of a large bay window.
To the rear lies the living room, featuring an electric fireplace, which in turn provides access to a good sized stone based wooden extension which is a versatile room offering a workshop space and utility area with external access to the gardens.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units, topped with contrasting worktops which incorporate a composite sink. There is a void for an electric cooker, as well as an under counter fridge, as well as access to the useful under stair storage cupboard.
Returning to the reception hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing. The master bedroom lies to the front and is a well proportioned double featuring a range of fitted wardrobes.
The second bedroom is a further double, again with a range of fitted wardrobes enjoying a rear aspect view, while the third bedroom is a good sized single and would be ideally suited to a nursery or home office.
The family bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising a WC, a wash hand basin set upon a pedestal and a panel enclosed bath with a shower over.
To the front of the property, there is a lawned garden with planted borders which is open plan to the neighbouring property. To the rear, is an enclosed and well manicured garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and features planted borders. There are also a range of useful timber sheds and gated access to the rear service lane.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of E/53.
Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band C.
Utilities
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. The central heating system is powered by a gas combination boiler.
Parking
Please note there is no allocated off street parking.
Characteristics
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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
Important Notice
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The Area
Vane Road is just a short walk from the centre of Barnard Castle. Barnard Castle is a historic market town which provides a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Nearby Flatts Wood is a delightful open recreational space that lies eastwards along the river from where there are further walks. Often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” there are many renowned beauty spots close at hand as well as the attractions of the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales, the Lake District and Northumberland.
For the commuter, the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.
Listed by
Barnard Castle
George F.White
Reference: 146545124
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 27/03/2024
Expiry date: 26/03/2034
Current heating cost: £2,238/year
Potential heating cost: £1,227/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- 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)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #5233256
Property Details
Street: 21 Vane Road
Town: BARNARD CASTLE
Postcode: DL12 8AQ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 19/11/2007
Work Completed: 19/03/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #3100148
Property Details
Street: 21 Vane Road
Town: BARNARD CASTLE
Postcode: DL12 8AQ
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 10/10/2005
Work Completed: 04/09/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #2988936
Property Details
Street: 21 Vane Road
Town: BARNARD CASTLE
Postcode: DL12 8AQ
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 23/08/2005
Work Completed: 29/07/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 26/02/2025 (1 year ago) | £180,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 25 VANE ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AQ | £186,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 VANE ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AQ | £255,000 | 03/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 BALIOL STREET, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AF | £120,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 BALIOL STREET, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AF | £135,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 MARSHALL STREET, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AG | £197,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 MARSHALL STREET, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AG | £125,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 COMMERCIAL YARD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8FE | £315,000 | 14/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 COMMERCIAL YARD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8FE | £195,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 17 VERE ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AE | £125,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 4 COMMERCIAL YARD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8FE | £200,000 | 01/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 35 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8EJ | £202,000 | 19/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 15 VERE ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AE | £146,000 | 06/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 3 BALIOL STREET, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AF | £125,000 | 06/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 18 MARSHALL STREET, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8AG | £105,000 | 20/07/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £220,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £165,833 (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): County Durham. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Darlington: £529/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Hodgsons | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Kyle Travel | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Flatts Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Galgate - Commercial Hotel | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Richardson Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Witton-le-Wear | 11.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 62 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 8 Mar 2023 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 19 Dec 2019 |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 9 Jul 2019 |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2013 |
| Barnard Castle School | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
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).