Sold STC End of terrace

21 VANE ROAD

BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM DL12 8AQ

3 beds 1 baths 926 sq ft Listed 8 Apr 2024 (-798d)

£180,000

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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

A spacious three bedroom end terraced property with a pleasant enclosed garden to the rear. In need of some modernisation, the property is conveniently positioned close to the town centre.

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
Broadband is not currently connected. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

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EPC Graphs

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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).

5y growth -13.8%
10y growth -24.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.6%
5y (index) 22.7%
10y (index) 44.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £572/mo
Realistic £635/mo
Optimistic £699/mo

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 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £79,375
Target investor price (1%) £63,500
  • 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).