What kind of home is 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ?

138 High Street, DH1 1BQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ last change hands?

138 High Street, DH1 1BQ last sold for £125,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ?

138 High Street, DH1 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ use?

The latest EPC at 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ?

138 High Street, DH1 1BQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ?

Police records around 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ 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.

What schools are near 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 138 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 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 138 High Street, DH1 1BQ is High Street, 22m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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138 High Street, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1BQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 138 High Street

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

138 High Street is a semi-detached house in Carrville, Durham, Durham (DH1 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 33.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 78.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 72 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 37 EPCs). Sold September 2024 for £125,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromC80toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 138 High Street, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

138 High Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

72 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.

138 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2024Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1BQ: £133,250 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in DH1 1BQ

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 138 High Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,736

Street avg £1,127

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.0 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 12 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 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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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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