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8 Fir Tree Close, Durham, DH1 1DT
This 108 square metre property in Durham carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £137,000 in May 2007.
Property Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
108 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2021from Nov 2021
EPC improved fromD65toC70
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£232,000
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Transaction history
£137,000Latest
May 2007Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
England+1.6%
101.5
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Fir Tree Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 4 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,269/£2,067 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
19 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
70 (C)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
108 m²/75 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than all similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.9 t/year/3.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 25% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than all similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Durham
Total Crimes
38
Monthly Avg
6
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual17(45%)
Other Crime5(13%)
Criminal Damage & Arson4(11%)
Public Order4(11%)
Burglary2(5%)
Vehicle Crime2(5%)
Bicycle Theft1(3%)
Other Theft1(3%)
Shoplifting1(3%)
Theft from Person1(3%)
Recent Incidents
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Sports/recreation Area
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Sports/recreation Area
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Shincliffe Lane
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Shincliffe Lane
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Highgate
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Shepherds Court
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
18 within 3kmP
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
325m
4 mins
P
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
664m
8 mins
P
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
762m
9 mins
S
Belmont Community School
1.2km
14 mins
S
Durham Sixth Form Centre
1.9km
23 mins
S
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
2.7km
32 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmWillowtree Avenue
Bus Stop97m
1 min
Belmont link road
Bus Stop138m
2 mins
Willowtree Avenue - south
Bus Stop253m
3 mins
Business Park
Bus Stop327m
4 mins
Moor Crescent
Bus Stop406m
5 mins
Bradford Cr-Roosevelt Rd
Bus Stop462m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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H&H Land & Estates Limited
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J W Wood Lettings
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J W Wood Estate Agents
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48 points of interest nearby
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