What type of property is 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY?

18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY last change hands?

18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY last sold for £128,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in November 1999, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1999 and June 2005, 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY rose from £55,000 to £128,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +16.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY?

18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1PY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY?

18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY located?

18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY sits in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY?

The closest primary school to 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate (407m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY?

The closest bus stop to 18 Mackintosh Court, DH1 1PY is Edward Street, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Mackintosh Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Mackintosh Court

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

18 Mackintosh Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham (DH1 1PY). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 is 25% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 31.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2010from May 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2020from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD64

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Mackintosh Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Mackintosh Court has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£128,000

Growth on file: 16.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2005Most recent
£128,000
+132.7%over 5 years
26 November 1999
£55,000

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

Nearby sales in DH1 1PY

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.

18 Mackintosh Court is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,327

Street avg £1,983

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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