What type of property is 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR?

9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR sell for?

9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR last sold for £65,260 in February 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and February 2011, 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR rose from £45,000 to £65,260, a change of £20,260. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR?

The current EPC rating for 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR?

9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR?

9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR located?

9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL3 postcode district.

Is 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (373% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR?

The closest primary school to 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR is Mount Pleasant Primary School (301m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wyvern Academy (613m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR?

The closest bus stop to 9 Rothbury Drive, DL3 0DR is Warwick Square, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Rothbury Drive, Darlington, DL3 0DR

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Rothbury Drive

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

9 Rothbury Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Darlington (DL3 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in February 2011. Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 77.8% above the 2011 sale of £65,260. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs).

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

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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 31 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Dec 2010

Low Energy Lighting

22%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2014from Nov 2013

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Rothbury Drive, Darlington, DL3 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Rothbury Drive 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.

9 Rothbury Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£65,260

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2011Most recent
£65,260
+45.0%over 8 years
8 August 2002
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL3 0DR: £67,500 (2016–1995).

Nearby sales in DL3 0DR

On the street

Versus other Rothbury Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Rothbury Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

£126k

1 Berwick Road

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1 Barlby Drive

DL3 0QD

3 bed2 bath

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1 Brinkburn Avenue

DL3 0JN

3 bed1 bath

£206k

1 Amberley Grove, Faverdale

DL3 0GG

3 bed2 bath

£167k

1 Abbotsfield Way, Faverdale

DL3 0GB

2 bed

£169k

1 Abercorn Court, Faverdale

DL3 0GF

2 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bellburn Lane

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2 bed

£200k

1 Agricola Court, Faverdale

DL3 0GE

2 bed

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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Warwick Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mount Pleasant Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL3 0DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL3 0DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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