53 Merlin Drive

    53, MERLIN DRIVE, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8FL

    This detached freehold property on Merlin Drive last sold in May 2025 for £411,995. Based on price growth in the DL12 district since then, its estimated current value is £411,995 — placing it in the 69th percentile nationally and the 85th percentile within DL12. The property covers 143 m² (1,539 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £2,881 per m². The EPC rating is A, with a potential rating of A.

    Type

    Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    1,539 sq ft

    143 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £411,995

    May 2025

    Estimated Valuation

    £411,995

    Est. £/sq ft

    £268/sq ft

    £2,881/m²

    Property Details

    TypeDetached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formDetached
    Construction age2016
    Habitable roomsNot available
    Main fuelGas: mains gas
    EPC currentA
    EPC potentialA
    Floor area1,539 sq ft (143 m²)
    EPC dateMay 2025
    WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.27 W/m²K
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    29 May 2025

    New build

    £411,995

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£411,995
    Value per sq ft / m²£268/sq ft (£2,881/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    DL12 district percentile85th percentile
    National percentile69th percentile

    District Context — DL12

    DL12 covers the Weardale and Teesdale valleys in County Durham, nestling in the north Pennines between Consett and the market towns of Middleton-in-Teesdale and Stanhope. It is a rural, upland area characterised by tight-knit communities, outdoor recreation, and strong local heritage.

    Average Property Price - DL12

    £271,593

    34

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - DL12

    £2,310

    0

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL12

    3.7%

    56

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL

    3.2%

    14

    National percentile

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