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37 Ashdown Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DB

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 37 Ashdown Avenue

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

37 Ashdown Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 is 43% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingYes
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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Apr 2014
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jul 2016from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromD62toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 37 Ashdown Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

37 Ashdown Avenue has no planning applications on record.

72

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.

37 Ashdown Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 February 2017Most recent

    £135,000

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

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.

On floor area, 37 Ashdown Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,824

Street avg £1,771

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 37 Ashdown Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£206k

1 Aspen Close

DH1 1EE

3 bed1 bath
£151k

1 Briar Road

DH1 1NH

3 bed
£352k

1 Blue Coat Court

DH1 1TX

3 bed1 bath
£179k

1 Deans Walk

DH1 1HA

2 bed
£129k

1 Claypath Court

DH1 1QE

2 bed1 bath
£190k

1 Ashwood, Leazes Lane

DH1 1HT

£181k

1 Alderlea Close

DH1 1DS

£169k

1 Ashdown Avenue

DH1 1DB

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.
Full Durham report

Crime

6/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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for DH1 1DB

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 37 Ashdown Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.