Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle
Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle
Description & Estimates
Public records show Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle to be an early-century freehold house with 1,001 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 322 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle has an estimated sale value of £228,469 and an estimated rental value of £1,139 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, DL12 lies within the DL12 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property 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 Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle would be worth £239,892, with a potential rental value of £1,196 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £212,476, with a rental value of £1,059 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 Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle has declined by £759 (0.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £33 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle occupies a 322 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Energy Efficiency
Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Feb 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, coal.
Sold Prices
Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle last changed hands on 24th November 2023, selling for £230,000. 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 8.8% since November 2023.
- Sold Nov 2023£230,000
- Sold Apr 2011£140,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 4.5 kilometres of Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1 Sunnycroft Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9QF, a freehold house, sold at £207,000 on the 24th June 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 Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle as the 112th largest and the 122nd most expensive of the 169 addresses on Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, DL12.
Against the DL12 postcode district average, it is £3k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mCotherstone Primary School
- 4.3kmMontalbo Nursery & Primary School
- 4.8kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
- 4.7kmTeesdale School and Sixth Form
- 10.9kmStaindrop Academy
- 19.0kmWolsingham School
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Public Transport Nearby
Bishop Auckland station is the nearest stop to Highfield Cottage, Barnard Castle at 21.9 kilometres away.
- 21.9kmBishop Auckland
- 23.1kmShildon
- 25.7kmNewton Aycliffe
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
