What kind of home is 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR?

41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR last change hands?

41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR last sold for £86,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,000 in March 2004, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and November 2013, 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR fell from £94,000 to £86,000, a change of £8,000. That works out to roughly -0.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR have?

The current EPC rating for 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR?

41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL1 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR use?

The latest EPC at 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR?

41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR 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 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR in?

41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR in a safe area?

Police records around 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR 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 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR?

The closest primary school to 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR is Firthmoor Primary School (251m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 41 Chestnut Drive, DL1 4RR is Kexwith Moor Close, 179m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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41 Chestnut Drive, Darlington, DL1 4RR

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 41 Chestnut Drive

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

41 Chestnut Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL1 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

At 60 m² it's 21.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 42 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013. Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 is 33.7% above the 2013 sale price.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromC74toD65

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

56%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 41 Chestnut Drive, Darlington, DL1 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

41 Chestnut Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£86,000

Growth on file: -0.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2013Most recent
£86,000
-8.5%over 9 years
29 March 2004
£94,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 4RR: £125,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DL1 4RR

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Drive homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

41 Chestnut Drive is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,433

Street avg £1,554

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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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1 Audrey Grove

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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

0.2 km

Kexwith Moor Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Firthmoor Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 4RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 4RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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