What kind of home is 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ last change hands?

14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ last sold for £115,000 in January 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,000 in February 2010, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2010 and January 2017, 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ rose from £100,000 to £115,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ use?

The latest EPC at 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ in?

14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ sits in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

Police records around 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ 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 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ is St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham (108m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ is Travellers Rest, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Shepherds Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Shepherds Court

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

14 Shepherds Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham (DH1 1JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 55 m² this is the 7th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 16.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (January 2017).

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

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

14 Shepherds Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Shepherds Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Shepherds Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£115,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 2017Most recent
£115,000
+15.0%over 6 years
26 February 2010
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1JQ: £122,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DH1 1JQ

On the street

Versus other Shepherds Court homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Shepherds Court is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,091

Street avg £1,915

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Travellers Rest — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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