What type of property is 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER?

17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER is a mid-terrace house.

What did 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER sell for?

17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER last sold for £145,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,000 in September 2007, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2007 and February 2024, 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER rose from £102,000 to £145,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER?

17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1ER. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER have?

The most recent planning decision at 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER was a refusal for rear extension (ref. DM/26/00126/FPA) in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER?

17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER located?

17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER 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 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER?

The closest primary school to 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER is Durham Gilesgate Primary School (569m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER?

The closest bus stop to 17 Bradford Crescent, DH1 1ER is Bradford Crescent, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Bradford Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ER

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Bradford Crescent

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

17 Bradford Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2026. Sold February 2024 for £145,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jul 2012

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

31%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bradford Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 17 Bradford Crescent in 2026.

1 application on record at 17 Bradford Crescent, Durham, DH1 1ER

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Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use

Mar 2026
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including single storey rear extension, cycle parking and bin storage
ExtensionChange of Use
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
DM/26/00126/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.

17 Bradford Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£145,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

16 February 2024Most recent
£145,000
+42.2%over 16 years
16 September 2007
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1ER: £140,000 (2025–2023).

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Versus other Bradford Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 Bradford Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,859

Street avg £8,307

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bradford Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Durham Gilesgate Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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