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8 Borrowdale Drive, Durham, DH1 1AG

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Borrowdale Drive

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

8 Borrowdale Drive is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 43.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 is 33.1% above the 2018 sale price. Sold November 2018 for £160,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromE52toD57
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
67%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Borrowdale Drive, Durham, DH1 1AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Borrowdale Drive, Durham, DH1 1AG

1decisions1extensions13documents72nearby
  1. Sept 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Rear extension and detached double garage (as amended by plans received 19/08/2019)

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/19/01900/FPA
    Full record in report

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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.
Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 43.8% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£160,000

Growth on file: 43.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 November 2018Most recent

    £160,000

    +77.8%over 1 year
  2. 17 April 2017

    £90,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in DH1 1AG: £54,700 (2017–1995).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Borrowdale Drive

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

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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
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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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 DH1 1AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 1AG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

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

Common questions

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