What type of property is 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED is a detached house.

What did 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED sell for?

29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED last sold for £190,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

The current EPC rating for 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1ED. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED had any planning applications?

29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED has an active planning application for change of use (ref. DM/25/01923/FPA), filed in July 2025 by ELG Planning, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 1 approved application on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED is in council tax band C.

Where is 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED located?

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

What is crime like near 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

Police records around 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED show an average of 509 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

The closest primary school to 29 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.

How well connected is 29 Hawthorn Crescent, DH1 1ED?

The closest bus stop to 29 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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29 Hawthorn Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ED

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 29 Hawthorn Crescent

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

29 Hawthorn Crescent is a detached house in Durham (DH1 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension and HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for HMO conversion is awaiting a decision. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 16.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 24.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £190,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Hawthorn Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for HMO conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

2 applications on record at 29 Hawthorn Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ED

1 live now

1decisions1extensions31documents72nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Jul 2024
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including alterations to rear conservatory, raising of roof height of two-storey side extension, alterations to door and window openings, and formation of car parking area to front
Extension
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
DM/24/01143/FPA
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HMOJul 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1ED: £145,000 (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.

On years held, 29 Hawthorn Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,881

Street avg £1,726

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Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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

509/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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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

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