Unicorn House, Barnard Castle
Unicorn House, Barnard Castle
Description & Estimates
Public records show Unicorn House, Barnard Castle to be a period freehold house with 1,506 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 201 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Unicorn House, Barnard Castle has an estimated sale value of £193,870 and an estimated rental value of £1,097 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 lies within the DL12 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Unicorn House, Barnard Castle has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Unicorn House, Barnard Castle would be worth £203,564, with a potential rental value of £1,151 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £180,300, with a rental value of £1,020 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 Unicorn House, Barnard Castle has decreased by £2,463 (1.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £21 (1.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.8%.
Plot Size
Unicorn House, Barnard Castle occupies a 201 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 13 other houses in this postcode, 12 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Unicorn House, Barnard Castle has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of G. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Apr 2026.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, electric.
Sold Prices
Unicorn House, Barnard Castle last changed hands on 7th November 2014, selling for £140,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 35.4% since November 2014.
- Sold Nov 2014£140,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 6.4 kilometres of Unicorn House, Barnard Castle across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Annums Barn, Barnard Castle, DL12 9LG, a freehold house, sold at £230,000 on the 16th October 2024.
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 Unicorn House, Barnard Castle as the 53rd largest and the 85th most expensive of the 125 addresses on Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12.
Against the DL12 postcode district average, it is £38k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mBowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
- 6.3kmCotherstone Primary School
- 6.5kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
- 7.3kmTeesdale School and Sixth Form
- 14.4kmStaindrop Academy
- 22.2kmRichmond School & Sixth Form College
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Public Transport Nearby
Kirkby Stephen station is the nearest stop to Unicorn House, Barnard Castle at 24.2 kilometres away.
- 24.2kmKirkby Stephen
- 26.5kmBishop Auckland
- 26.9kmShildon
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.
