What kind of home is 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

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

When did 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF last change hands?

7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF last sold for £127,500 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £78,000 in May 2003, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

Across 2 sales between May 2003 and November 2018, 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF rose from £78,000 to £127,500, a change of £49,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF use?

The latest EPC at 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

7 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 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF in?

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

Is 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF?

The closest bus stop to 7 Castlebay Court, DL1 3RF is Caledonian Way, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 7 Castlebay Court

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

7 Castlebay Court is a three-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 (May 2018) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 26.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 23.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £127,500.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Castlebay Court, Darlington, DL1 3RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Castlebay Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£127,500

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

5 November 2018Most recent
£127,500
+63.5%over 15 years
19 May 2003
£78,000

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 co₂ emissions, 7 Castlebay Court runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,992

Street avg £1,744

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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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