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5 Dakin Close, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LJ

Property type
End terrace
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 5 Dakin Close

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

5 Dakin Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Maidenbower, Crawley, Crawley (RH10 7LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since July 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 sits 140.9% above the 2001 sale of £90,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 20.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 39 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 39 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 90% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD58toC69
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dakin Close, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dakin Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Dakin Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£90,500

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 July 2001Most recent

    £90,500

    +88.7%over 5 years
  2. 30 August 1995

    £47,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH10 7LJ: £227,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Dakin Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Dakin Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,321

Street avg £3,754

Below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Dakin Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Crawley district page.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gabriel Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Brook Infant School and Nursery. 14 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH10 7LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RH10 7LJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RH10 7LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Dakin Close, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.