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3 Aspen Close, Durham, DH1 1EE

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Aspen Close

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

3 Aspen Close is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

A recent sale: £150,000 in December 2024. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2024. Past consents include HMO conversion and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 89 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 5 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 is 29.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 22.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
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 2021from May 2010
EPC improved fromE47toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2026from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Aspen Close, Durham, DH1 1EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Aspen Close, Durham, DH1 1EE

1decisions34documents72nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use
  1. Oct 2024
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from 3-bedroom residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to 4-bedroom small HMO (Use Class C4) with extension to driveway and provision of cycle storage

    Change of Use
    Documents
    34 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/24/02126/FPA
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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.

3 Aspen Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£150,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 December 2024Most recent

    £150,000

    +61.4%over 22 years
  2. 21 July 2002

    £92,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1EE: £186,000 (2021–2016).

On the street

Versus other Aspen Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Aspen Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,685

Street avg £1,768

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Aspen Close

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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Willowtree Avenue - south — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Durham Gilesgate Primary School. 18 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 1EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 1EE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

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 3 Aspen Close, Durham, DH1 1EE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.