What was the last sold price for 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD?

2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD last sold for £101,500 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,995 in January 1998, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1998 and July 2004, 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD rose from £59,995 to £101,500, a change of £41,505. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD?

2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD located?

2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

Is 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD 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 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD?

The closest primary school to 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD is Polam Hall School (189m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Polam Hall School (189m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, DL1 5YD is Blackwell Lane, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, Darlington, DL1 5YD

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 2 Dorchester Court

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

2 Dorchester Court is a property in Darlington (DL1 5YD). It has council tax band C.

Held since July 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dorchester Court, Marlborough Drive, Darlington, DL1 5YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dorchester Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2004)

£101,500

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

8 July 2004Most recent
£101,500
+69.2%over 6 years
30 January 1998
£59,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL1 5YD: £90,000 (2024–2019).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Blackwell Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Polam Hall School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 5YD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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