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12 Limecrag Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Limecrag Avenue

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

12 Limecrag Avenue is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2022 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (98 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2022–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 58.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 98.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £200,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Feb 2022
EPC improved fromE51toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Limecrag Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Limecrag 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.

12 Limecrag Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 58.2% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£200,000

Growth on file: 58.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 January 2023Most recent

    £200,000

    +58.2%over 7 months

  2. 7 July 2022

    £126,385

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1DF: £159,950 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Limecrag Avenue homes

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

On price per m², 12 Limecrag Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,077

Street avg £1,877

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Limecrag Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
£225k

1 Dene Drive

DH1 1BA

£190k

1 Ashwood, Leazes Lane

DH1 1HT

£181k

1 Alderlea Close

DH1 1DS

£179k

1 Deans Walk

DH1 1HA

2 bed
£169k

1 Ashdown Avenue

DH1 1DB

£151k

1 Briar Road

DH1 1NH

3 bed
£145k

1 Cunningham Place

DH1 1EX

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

0.2 km

Moor Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham. 14 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 1DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 1DF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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 12 Limecrag Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.