20, Helmsdale Close
20, Helmsdale Close
Description & Estimates
The public record lists 20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington as a freehold house sitting on a 337 m2 plot.
Comparison with its neighbours suggests a modern house with 1,058 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms.
20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington has an estimated sale value of £243,096 and an estimated rental value of £1,054 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Helmsdale Close, Darlington, DL1 lies within the DL1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2009 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington would be worth £255,250, with a potential rental value of £1,107 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £226,079, with a rental value of £981 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington has moved up by £5,920 (2.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £36 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington occupies a 337 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 19 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Sold Prices
20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington last changed hands on 25th September 2009, selling for £203,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 6.3% since September 2009.
- Sold Sep 2009£203,000
- Sold May 1999£109,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 660 metres of 20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 12, Beauly Drive, Darlington, DL1 3TU, a freehold house, sold at £250,000 on the 6th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in DL1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington as the 9th largest and the 9th most expensive of the 19 addresses on Helmsdale Close, Darlington, DL1.
Against the DL1 postcode district average, it is £105k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mSt Bede's Catholic Primary School
- 900mHarrowgate Hill Primary School
- 1.0kmSpringfield Academy
- 1.0kmHaughton Academy
- 1.3kmLongfield Academy
- 2.5kmSt Aidan's Church of England Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
North Road (Darlington) station is the nearest stop to 20, Helmsdale Close, Darlington at 1.9 kilometres away.
- 1.9kmNorth Road (Darlington)
- 3.2kmDarlington
- 5.8kmDinsdale
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
