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3 Limecrag Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Limecrag Avenue

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

3 Limecrag Avenue is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 is 27.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 20.5% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £195,000 in September 2019.

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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)
Mar 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE52toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
32%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Limecrag Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Limecrag Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£195,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 September 2019Most recent

    £195,000

    +49.4%over 4 years

  2. 3 February 2015

    £130,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1DF: £159,950 (2023–2018).

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, 3 Limecrag Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,466

Street avg £2,199

Strongly below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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 nearby

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.
£225k

1 Dene Drive

DH1 1BA

£206k

1 Aspen Close

DH1 1EE

3 bed1 bath
£190k

1 Ashwood, Leazes Lane

DH1 1HT

£181k

1 Alderlea Close

DH1 1DS

£179k

1 Deans Walk

DH1 1HA

2 bed
£352k

1 Blue Coat Court

DH1 1TX

3 bed1 bath
£169k

1 Ashdown Avenue

DH1 1DB

£151k

1 Briar Road

DH1 1NH

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