What kind of home is Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG?

Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG is a semi-detached house.

When did Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG last change hands?

Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG last sold for £168,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and September 2005, Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG rose from £77,000 to £168,000, a change of £91,000. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG?

The current EPC rating for Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG?

Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HG3 1AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG use?

The latest EPC at Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG?

Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG is in council tax band D.

Which area is Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG in?

Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG sits in Spofforth, Harrogate, Harrogate. It falls within the HG3 postcode district.

Is Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG in a safe area?

Police records around Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG show an average of 81 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG?

The closest primary school to Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG is Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School (247m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG?

The closest bus stop to Castle View, Church Hill, HG3 1AG is The Castle, 137m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Castle View, Church Hill, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1AG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Castle View

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

Castle View is a semi-detached house in Spofforth, Harrogate, Harrogate (HG3 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since September 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 sits 119% above the 2005 sale of £168,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 29.2% below the postcode norm.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD58toE51

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Apr 2026from May 2014

EPC improved fromE51toD58

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Very PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Castle View, Church Hill, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Castle View 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£168,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2005Most recent
£168,000
+118.2%over 8 years
19 May 1997
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HG3 1AG: £294,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in HG3 1AG

On the street

Versus other Church Hill homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Castle View stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,888

Street avg £2,783

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Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 92 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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 Harrogate district page.

Full Harrogate report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

81/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HG3 1AG 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 HG3 1AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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