What kind of home is 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF use?

The latest EPC at 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF have?

12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in August 2017 under ref. 17/00530/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

12 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 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF in?

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

Is 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF in a safe area?

Police records around 12 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 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest primary school to 12 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 transport links are near 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is Caledonian Way, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Castlebay Court

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

12 Castlebay Court is a semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 3RF). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD58toE54

Dec 2014from May 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD63

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Castlebay Court has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 12 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF

2decisions2extensions15documents2nearby

May 2017
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey extension at the side to provide a play room with bedroom above
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
17/00168/FUL
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ExtensionAug 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Castlebay Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 3RF: £135,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On habitable rooms, 12 Castlebay Court stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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 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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