42, Birch Road
42, Birch Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle to be a period freehold house with 1,140 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 130 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle has an estimated sale value of £189,443 and an estimated rental value of £1,026 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 lies within the DL12 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle would be worth £198,915, with a potential rental value of £1,077 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £176,182, with a rental value of £954 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 42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle has fallen by £629 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £30 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.5%.
Plot Size
42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle occupies a 130 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 38 other houses in this postcode, 31 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 17th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Sep 2015.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle last changed hands on 16th May 2024, selling for £249,950. 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 7.9% since May 2024.
- Sold May 2024£249,950
- Sold Jun 2016£155,499
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 680 metres of 42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 14, Wilson Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JU, a freehold house, sold at £240,000 on the 12th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in DL12.
•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 42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle as the 12th largest and the 16th most expensive of the 53 addresses on Birch Road, Barnard Castle, DL12.
Against the DL12 postcode district average, it is £42k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 0mSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
- 700mMontalbo Nursery & Primary School
- 800mGreen Lane Church of England Primary School
- 1.0kmTeesdale School and Sixth Form
- 8.0kmStaindrop Academy
- 19.0kmSt John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
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Public Transport Nearby
Bishop Auckland station is the nearest stop to 42, Birch Road, Barnard Castle at 20.2 kilometres away.
- 20.2kmBishop Auckland
- 20.5kmShildon
- 22.6kmHeighington
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
