What type of property is 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ?

88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ last change hands?

88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ last sold for £159,950 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,500 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and November 2015, 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ rose from £100,500 to £159,950, a change of £59,450. That works out to roughly +20.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ have?

The current EPC rating for 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ?

88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ heated?

The latest EPC at 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ?

88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ located?

88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ?

Police records around 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ?

The closest primary school to 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ is Durham Gilesgate Primary School (379m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ?

The closest bus stop to 88 Willowtree Avenue, DH1 1DZ is Willowtree Avenue, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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88 Willowtree Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 88 Willowtree Avenue

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

88 Willowtree Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2013–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 38.8% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 28% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. At 80 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 5)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE49toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Aug 2014from May 2014

Low Energy Lighting

29%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2021from Aug 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (15 kWp) installed

Jan 2022from Aug 2021

EPC improved fromD67toC75

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 88 Willowtree Avenue, Durham, DH1 1DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

88 Willowtree Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

88 Willowtree Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£159,950

Growth on file: 20.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2015Most recent
£159,950
+59.2%over 2 years
23 May 2013
£100,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1DZ: £180,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in DH1 1DZ

On the street

Versus other Willowtree Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 88 Willowtree Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,999

Street avg £1,749

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Willowtree Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Durham Gilesgate Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 1DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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