What type of property is 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ?

7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ?

7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ last sold for £62,000 in August 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,950 in February 2004, so prices have been flat over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and August 2005, 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ fell from £64,950 to £62,000, a change of £2,950. That works out to roughly -3.1% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ?

7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 1PJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ?

7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ located?

7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ?

Police records around 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ?

The closest primary school to 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ is Heathfield Primary School (555m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (229m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Haven Gardens, DL1 1PJ is Bourne Avenue, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Darlington Rail Station - main ent, 902m away.

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7 Haven Gardens, Darlington, DL1 1PJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Haven Gardens

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

7 Haven Gardens is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 1PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the 4th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

It hasn't traded since August 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2004–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 67.7% above the 2005 sale of £62,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

7 Haven Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC75

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Haven Gardens, Darlington, DL1 1PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Haven Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 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.

7 Haven Gardens changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£104,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.1% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2005)

£62,000

Growth on file: -3.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

14 August 2005Most recent
£62,000
-4.5%over 1 year
18 February 2004
£64,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 1PJ: £75,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in DL1 1PJ

On the street

Versus other Haven Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Haven Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,378

Street avg £1,372

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

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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 Darlington district page.

Full Darlington report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bourne Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Aidan's Church of England Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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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 DL1 1PJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 1PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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