Sold STC Semi-detached

16 BRACKEN ROAD

DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 9LY

4 beds 1 baths 149 m² Listed 8 Dec 2025 (-259d)

£280,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

149 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£280,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£1,879/m²

Local average

£209,012 (+34%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,555 of 33,755)

Street crime

530 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This charming property presents an exceptional opportunity for families seeking a spacious and well-maintained home. With substantial accommodation spread over three floors, this property boasts three inviting reception rooms, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The generous kitchen has been modernised and features high-quality integrated appliances (mostly NEFF), making it a delightful space for culinary enthusiasts.

The home comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a large top-floor bedroom that was originally two separate rooms, offering flexibility for various living arrangements. The property also includes a welcoming hallway, convenient ground floor WC, and first floor bathroom with seperate WC, enhancing its practicality for family living.

The current owners have lovingly maintained this residence since 1978, ensuring it remains in excellent condition. It features mostly UPVC double glazing, complemented by a composite front door, and is warmed by a Baxi combi boiler providing gas central heating.

Outside, the property benefits from a driveway leading to a garage for additional storage. The manageable rear garden, with a west-facing aspect, offers a lovely outdoor space for relaxation.

Situated just off Woodlands Road, this home enjoys a prime location close to the town centre and the quaint Cockerton village. Families will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, making it an ideal choice for those with children. This property truly represents a wonderful family home in a convenient and desirable area.

Please note:
Council tax Band - C
Tenure - Freehold
Total sq ft and room dimensions to be considered a guide only.
The top floor does not meet modern building regulations as a bedroom.

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Listed by

Darlington

HOLMES ESTATES LTD

Reference: 170110502

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/12/2025

Expiry date: 18/12/2035

Current heating cost: £1,909/year

Potential heating cost: £1,114/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,800

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

Bracken Road, Darlington, DL3 9LY

Bracken Road, Darlington, DL3 9LY

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17370847 Recent

Property Details

Street: 16 Bracken Road

Town: DARLINGTON

Postcode: DL3 9LY

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/07/2026

Work Completed: 26/06/2026

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 31/03/2026 (4 months ago) £280,000

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
34 WESTLANDS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JH £140,000 11/12/2025 Semi-detached
48 ORCHARD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6HR £170,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
110 WILLOW ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9HR £163,000 08/12/2023 Semi-detached
3 DENESIDE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9HZ £166,500 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
42 PIERREMONT CRESCENT, DARLINGTON, DL3 9PA £310,000 29/03/2023 Semi-detached
46 WESTLANDS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JH £172,500 10/03/2023 Semi-detached
18 DENE GROVE, DARLINGTON, DL3 9LU £256,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
93 - 95 WILLOW ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9HY £190,000 01/12/2022 Semi-detached
113 WILLOW ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9HX £150,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
145 WOODLAND ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9NQ £245,000 12/10/2022 Semi-detached
54 NEWLANDS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JW £178,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
46 DENESIDE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JA £200,000 22/08/2022 Semi-detached
16 LIMEHURST ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6SE £109,000 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
47 NEWLANDS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JW £151,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
47 THORNBURY RISE, DARLINGTON, DL3 9NE £245,000 23/05/2022 Semi-detached
39 WESTLANDS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JH £178,500 17/03/2022 Semi-detached
1 OAKHURST ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6SF £157,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
44A DENESIDE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JA £155,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
47 WESTLANDS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9JH £175,000 10/12/2021 Semi-detached
10 PIERREMONT ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6DG £212,000 25/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 17 BRACKEN ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 9LY £292,500 22/10/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £292,500 (1 sale)

Area average: £186,175 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 28.2%
10y growth 27.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Darlington. Series: Semi-detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 2.5%
5y (index) 19.4%
10y (index) 35.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £614/mo
Realistic £682/mo
Optimistic £750/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Darlington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Darlington: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Hairworks 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Train station North Road 0.8 miles
Train station Darlington 1.3 miles
Hospital Middleton St.George Hospital 5.7 miles
Hospital Bishop Auckland General Hospital 9.6 miles
University Durham University 11.1 miles
University Durham University, Queen's Campus 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 142
Violence and sexual offences 142
Shoplifting 88
Public order 37
Criminal damage and arson 36
Other theft 20
Vehicle crime 13
Other crime 11
Robbery 10
Bicycle theft 8
Burglary 8
Drugs 6
Possession of weapons 6
Theft from the person 3
Total incidents 530

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Reid Street Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 31 May 2012
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 10 Jul 2018
George Dent Nursery School Nursery 0.5 miles Outstanding — 11 Mar 2015
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 30 Mar 2023
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Other 0.5 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £85,250
Target investor price (1%) £68,200
  • 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).