What type of property is 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF last sold for £122,500 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £42,500 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

Across 3 sales between September 1999 and May 2018, 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF rose from £42,500 to £122,500, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The current EPC rating for 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

4 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.

Where is 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is Caledonian Way, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Castlebay Court

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

4 Castlebay Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 3RF). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 16.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 17.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Mar 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Castlebay Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£122,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

3 May 2018Most recent
£122,500
+60.1%over 14 years
22 May 2003
£76,500
+80.0%over 3 years
30 September 1999
£42,500

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.

Price per m²

£1,914

Street avg £1,752

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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

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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FAQ

Common questions

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