What kind of home is 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF last change hands?

1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF last sold for £145,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £36,000 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF changed over time?

Across 5 sales between October 1996 and May 2025, 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF rose from £36,000 to £145,000, a change of £109,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF 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.

Which area is 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF in?

1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF 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.

What schools are near 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest primary school to 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is Whinfield Primary School (373m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Haughton Academy (969m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is Caledonian Way, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Castlebay Court

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

1 Castlebay Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 3RF). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2025 for £145,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 34.9% 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Summer houseYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Nov 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%73%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2024from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Castlebay Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Price for 1 Castlebay Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£145,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

5 May 2025Most recent
£145,000
+31.8%over 10 years
23 April 2015
£110,000
+4.8%over 5 years
12 February 2010
£105,000
+136.0%over 9 years
27 July 2000
£44,500
+23.6%over 3 years
3 October 1996
£36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 3RF: £127,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DL1 3RF

On the street

Versus other Castlebay Court homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Castlebay Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,197

Street avg £1,723

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.1 km

Caledonian Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Whinfield Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 3RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 3RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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