4 DICKENS ROAD
BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM DL12 8HJ
External Living Room Enterance Kitchen Sitting Room Bathroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Kitchen Single Garage Double Garage Gardens Gardens Gardens Double Garage External 4 Dickens Rd electric Meter 1.jpeg 4 Dickens Rd Electric meter 2.jpeg 4 Dickens Rd Gas meter 1.jpeg 4 Dickens Rd gas meter 2.jpeg
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
158 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£260,000 Jan 2025
Price per m²
£1,898/m²
Local average
£347,345 (-13.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,650 of 33,755)
Street crime
53 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A spacious detached bungalow
- Four bedrooms
- Recently modernised kitchen/diner
- Spacious driveways
- Double and single garage
- Gardens
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Bishop Auckland 15 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 25 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 42 miles, A1(M) 15 miles. Please note all distances are approximate. Situated in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this property provides easy access to the amenities within the town and its surrounding area. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. There are main line train stations at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports to be found at Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance.
Dickens Road - Dickens Road is a charming bungalow in a peaceful cul-de-sac, situated in the picturesque town of Barnard Castle. The property boasts two reception rooms, four bedrooms of a decent size, generous kitchen/diner and a stylish family bathroom. There is plenty of parking at this property provided by the single and double garages and the spacious driveways.
Accommodation - The entrance hall provides access into the main living room, with a large bay window and feature fireplace with an inset electric fire. Opposite the main entrance is a spacious kitchen/diner, perfect for hosting. The kitchen offers a selection of fitted wall and floor units, integrated appliances such as oven and separate induction hob with extractor fan, a dishwasher and fridge. Exiting the kitchen there is a second external door, and an additional storage cupboard. Alternatively there is access to the single garage with UPVC French doors to the rear garden and a storage cupboard. The single garage leads through to a spacious double garage featuring an electric up and over garage door.
To the rear of the property is a stylish family bathroom with pedestal wash basin, bath and overhead shower attachment and a separate W/C. There are four generous bedrooms, one with fitted mirrored wardrobes, and a second reception room with two patio doors creating a real suntrap.
Externally - To the front of the property is a lawned and bordered garden, substantial driveway providing parking for a caravan/several cars and a further separate driveway providing additional off street parking. To the rear is a patio area with lawns, a further lawned garden with aluminium greenhouse (8’ x 6’) and a side garden giving access to the further off street parking area.
Tenure - This property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority And Council Tax - Durham County Council Tel: .
For Council Tax purposes the property is banded D.
Particulars - Particulars written in June 2024.
Photographs taken in June 2024.
Services And Other Information - Mains electricity, gas and drainage, and water are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Listed by
Barnard Castle
GSC Grays
Reference: 149946536
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 22/01/2021
Current heating cost: £960/year
Potential heating cost: £834/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£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 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #16904940 Recent
Property Details
Street: 4 Dickens Road
Town: BARNARD CASTLE
Postcode: DL12 8HJ
Installation Details
Items: 14 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 03/08/2025
Work Completed: 01/07/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #17053487 Recent
Property Details
Street: 4 Dickens Road
Town: BARNARD CASTLE
Postcode: DL12 8HJ
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 16/11/2025
Work Completed: 30/10/2025
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 | 22/01/2025 (1 year ago) | £260,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 ASHTREE DRIVE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NZ | £426,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 16 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HJ | £323,900 | 05/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 10 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HJ | £280,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 MIDDLEWOOD CLOSE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8QE | £450,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ASHTREE DRIVE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NZ | £455,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 13 PROSPECT PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HQ | £240,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 14 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HJ | £290,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 4 THE ELDERS, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8FH | £440,000 | 22/11/2021 | Detached |
| 56 HIGH RIGGS, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HU | £245,000 | 22/06/2021 | Detached |
| 6 ASHTREE DRIVE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NZ | £430,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached |
| HEATHFIELD DARLINGTON ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HN | £460,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £297,967 (3 sales)
Area average: £393,250 (8 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: Detached. 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: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Prospect Place | 0.0 miles |
| Hospital | Richardson Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Decor Carpet Centre | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Hair Studio | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Witton-le-Wear | 10.5 miles |
| Hospital | Auckland Park Hospital | 11.7 miles |
| Train station | Bishop Auckland West | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 9 Jul 2019 |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2013 |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 8 Mar 2023 |
| Barnard Castle School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Dec 2019 |
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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).