What is the EPC rating for 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ?

106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ use?

The latest EPC at 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ have?

106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ?

106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ 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.

Which area is 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ in?

106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ sits in Carrville, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ?

Police records around 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ show an average of 509 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ is Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School (422m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (573m).

What is the nearest station to 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 106a, High Street, DH1 1BQ is High Street, 22m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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106a, High Street, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1BQ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 106a

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

106a is a semi-detached house in Carrville, Durham, Durham (DH1 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 73 m² this is the 9th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–144 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 38 units on file.

One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2008. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Dec 2011

Low Energy Lighting

100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2026from Mar 2013

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 106a, High Street, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 106a, High Street, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1BQ

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Flagged:Change of use

Sept 2008
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Proposed change of use of workshop to residential unit (C3) on first floor
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
4/08/00703/FPA
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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.

106a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1BQ: £125,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DH1 1BQ

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 106a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

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