What kind of home is 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT?

5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT last change hands?

5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT last sold for £310,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £290,000 in June 2004, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2004 and April 2018, 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT rose from £290,000 to £310,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT?

5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1HT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT?

5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT in?

5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT?

Police records around 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT 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.

What schools are near 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT?

The closest primary school to 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT is Laurel Avenue Community Primary School (953m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (612m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ashwood, DH1 1HT is Hild-Bede College, 289m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ashwood, Leazes Lane, Durham, DH1 1HT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Ashwood

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

5 Ashwood is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 1HT). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 140 m² it's 21.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (116 m² median across 8 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 8 years since the last transfer (April 2018). Today's modelled estimate of £383,000 is 23.5% above the 2018 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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Nov 2008

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ashwood, Leazes Lane, Durham, DH1 1HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ashwood has no planning applications on record.

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 Ashwood's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£383,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£310,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2018Most recent
£310,000
+6.9%over 13 years
17 June 2004
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1HT: £280,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in DH1 1HT

On the street

Versus other Ashwood homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Ashwood lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,214

Street avg £2,516

Strongly below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hild-Bede College — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Durham Sixth Form Centre. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 1HT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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