What type of property is 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ?

7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ last change hands?

7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ last sold for £140,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in January 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ?

Across 2 sales between January 1998 and June 2023, 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ rose from £55,000 to £140,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ?

7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 2GQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ?

7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ 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 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ located?

7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ 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 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ?

The closest primary school to 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ is Harrowgate Hill Primary School (344m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longfield Academy (716m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Cavendish Drive, DL1 2GQ is Cavendish Drive, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Cavendish Drive, Darlington, DL1 2GQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 7 Cavendish Drive

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

7 Cavendish Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 2GQ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 76 m² it's 16.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 5 EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 is 12.1% above the 2023 sale price. Sold June 2023 for £140,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC70

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Cavendish Drive, Darlington, DL1 2GQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Cavendish Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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 Cavendish Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£140,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

25 June 2023Most recent
£140,000
+154.5%over 25 years
9 January 1998
£55,000

On the street

Versus other Cavendish Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Cavendish Drive outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Cavendish Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harrowgate Hill Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 2GQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 2GQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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