What type of property is 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE last sold for £140,000 in January 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and January 2012, 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE rose from £50,000 to £140,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

The current EPC rating for 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (665 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE has an active planning application for mixed (ref. DM/25/03596/FPA), filed in December 2025 by CR Design Services, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE located?

2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE 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 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

The closest primary school to 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE is Durham Gilesgate Primary School (458m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Abbots Row, DH1 1HE is Bradford Crescent, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Abbots Row, Durham, DH1 1HE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

62 m²

665 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Abbots Row

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

2 Abbots Row is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1HE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 665 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2010) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from April 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2025. On the market in January 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 29.3% above the 2012 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

2 Abbots Row's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Apr 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2010

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Mar 2009

Low Energy Lighting

9%75%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abbots Row, Durham, DH1 1HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a garage conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

1 application on record at 2 Abbots Row, Durham, DH1 1HE

1 live now

0decisions1extensions8documents72nearby

Dec 2025
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension and partial conversion of garage including the addition of a pitched roof, first-floor Juliet balcony to the side, and rendering to the main house and garage
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
DM/25/03596/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.

2 Abbots Row has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£140,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2012Most recent
£140,000
+180.0%over 15 years
25 July 1996
£50,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in DH1 1HE: £125,000 (2025–1997).

Nearby sales in DH1 1HE

On the street

Versus other Abbots Row homes

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

On epc rating, 2 Abbots Row runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,268

Street avg £1,810

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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

0.5 km

Durham Gilesgate Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 1HE 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 1HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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