16 BRACKEN ROAD
DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 9LY
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Darlington. Series: Semi-detached. As of May 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Darlington. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).