What kind of home is 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED last sold for £127,750 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

The current EPC rating for 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1ED. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED use?

The latest EPC at 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED 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.

Which area is 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED in?

20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

Police records around 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED 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.

What schools are near 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

The closest primary school to 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED is Durham Gilesgate Primary School (138m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

The closest bus stop to 20 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED is Willowtree Avenue - south, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Hawthorn Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ED

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Hawthorn Crescent

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

20 Hawthorn Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Held since September 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 26% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 25.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 66 m² it's 29.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 19 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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from May 2009

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Hawthorn Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Hawthorn Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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.

20 Hawthorn Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£127,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 September 2006Most recent
£127,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1ED: £148,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DH1 1ED

On the street

Versus other Hawthorn Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Hawthorn Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,936

Street avg £1,735

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.1 km

Willowtree Avenue - south — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Durham Gilesgate Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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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 1ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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