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12 Mackintosh Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PY

6 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Mackintosh Court

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 Mackintosh Court is a semi-detached house in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham (DH1 1PY). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in September 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 28.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 48.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromD63toC71
Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Mackintosh Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Mackintosh Court has no planning applications on record.

72

But the area is active

72 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Mackintosh Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£118,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 September 2016Most recent

    £118,000

    +9.3%over 10 months
  2. 20 November 2015

    £108,000

    -13.3%over 7 years
  3. 15 January 2008

    £124,500

  4. 31 July 2006

    £124,500

    +39.9%over 3 years
  5. 12 June 2003

    £89,000

    +78.0%over 3 years
  6. 28 October 1999

    £49,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1PY: £195,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Mackintosh Court homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 12 Mackintosh Court runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,458

Street avg £1,978

Above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Mackintosh Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Durham district page.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Edward Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 1PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 1PY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Mackintosh Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.