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19 Shepherds Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JQ

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 19 Shepherds Court

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

19 Shepherds Court is a 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 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. 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 top.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 is 38.3% below the 2024 sale of £180,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 81.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £180,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Shepherds Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Shepherds Court 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.

Latest sale on 19 Shepherds Court was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 January 2024Most recent

    £180,000

    +95.7%over 12 years
  2. 11 February 2011

    £92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1JQ: £122,500 (2025–2023).

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.

On price per m², 19 Shepherds Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,273

Street avg £1,876

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19 Shepherds Court

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 · every report is £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
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.

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.

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

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
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 19 Shepherds Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.