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5 Abbots Row, Durham, DH1 1HE

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Abbots Row

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

5 Abbots Row is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1HE). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £145,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 22.1% above the 2025 sale price.

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
  • Bathrooms1
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Aug 2014
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
78%43%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Abbots Row, Durham, DH1 1HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Abbots Row has no planning applications on record.

72

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.

5 Abbots Row valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 March 2025Most recent

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1HE: £140,000 (2026–1997).

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, 5 Abbots Row runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,458

Street avg £2,641

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Abbots Row

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 · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£169k

1 Deans Walk

DH1 1HA

2 bed
£121k

1 Claypath Court

DH1 1QE

2 bed1 bath
£195k

1 Aspen Close

DH1 1EE

3 bed1 bath
£133k

1 Briar Road

DH1 1NH

3 bed
£349k

1 Blue Coat Court

DH1 1TX

3 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Ashdown Avenue

DH1 1DB

£184k

1 Alderlea Close

DH1 1DS

£193k

1 Ashwood, Leazes Lane

DH1 1HT

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.
Full Durham report

Crime

509/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.

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 1HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 1HE

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
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 5 Abbots Row, Durham, DH1 1HE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.