What type of property is Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ last sold for £365,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and March 2017, Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ rose from £250,000 to £365,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

The current EPC rating for Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ has a recorded floor area of 221 m² (2,379 sq ft). That makes it about 80% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1BJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ heated?

The latest EPC at Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2011 under ref. 4/11/00659/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ is in council tax band E.

Where is Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ located?

Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ in a safe area?

Police records around Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

The closest primary school to Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ is Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School (287m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (323m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ?

The closest bus stop to Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, DH1 1BJ is Sportsmans Arms, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, Durham, DH1 1BJ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

221 m²

2379 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Moorcroft

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

Moorcroft is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 221 m² (around 2379 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 221 m² the property is well over the postcode median (126 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £457,000 is 25.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 57.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

Moorcroft's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from May 2011

EPC improved fromE50toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

69%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, Durham, DH1 1BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Moorcroft, Moor End Terrace, Durham, DH1 1BJ

2decisions1extensions13documents72nearby

May 2005
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of property to provide 2 existing bedrooms for use as a Bed and Breakfast
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
4/05/00310/FPA
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionOct 2011Decision

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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.

Latest sale on Moorcroft was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£457,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£365,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

3 March 2017Most recent
£365,000
+46.0%over 5 years
21 July 2011
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1BJ: £175,000 (2023–2005).

Nearby sales in DH1 1BJ

On the street

Versus other Moor End Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Moorcroft runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,652

Street avg £1,338

Strongly above

Floor Area

221 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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 Durham district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sportsmans Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 1BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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