What kind of home is 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB?

1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB last change hands?

1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB last sold for £95,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB?

1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (937 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB?

1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB 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 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB in?

1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB?

Police records around 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB 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 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB?

The closest primary school to 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB is Durham Gilesgate Primary School (364m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (915m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ashdown Avenue, DH1 1DB is Moor Crescent, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ashdown Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

937 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Ashdown Avenue

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

1 Ashdown Avenue is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 937 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2012) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from January 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 84.2% above the 2012 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 35.1% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.

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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.

1 Ashdown Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Jan 2022

Current Certificate

Jan 2012

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 January 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ashdown Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ashdown Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£95,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 February 2012Most recent
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1DB: £169,950 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in DH1 1DB

On the street

Versus other Ashdown Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Ashdown Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,091

Street avg £1,828

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Moor Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Durham Gilesgate Primary School. 15 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 1DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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