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4 Elmfield Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Elmfield Avenue

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

4 Elmfield Avenue is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 is 24.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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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)
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD66toC74
Low Energy Lighting
36%89%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Elmfield Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Elmfield Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 4 Elmfield Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£205,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2016Most recent

    £205,000

    +39.9%over 11 years

  2. 12 September 2005

    £146,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1DQ: £140,000 (2024–2010).

On the street

Versus other Elmfield Avenue homes

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

4 Elmfield Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £1,865

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Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Elmfield 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

£352k

1 Blue Coat Court

DH1 1TX

3 bed1 bath
£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
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

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 1DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 1DQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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 4 Elmfield Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.