What was the last sold price for 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ last sold for £102,500 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £114,950 in April 2010, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2010 and July 2012, 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ fell from £114,950 to £102,500, a change of £12,450. That works out to roughly -4.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

23 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 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

Police records around 23 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 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

The closest primary school to 23 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 is the nearest station to 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Shepherds Court, DH1 1JQ is Travellers Rest, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Shepherds Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JQ

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Shepherds Court

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

23 Shepherds Court is a two-bedroom detached house in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham (DH1 1JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 3 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 59 m² this is the 21st 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.

Last changed hands 14 years ago, in July 2012. Across 2010–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 is 15.1% above the 2012 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
Bathrooms2

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Mar 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Shepherds Court, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Shepherds Court 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.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£102,500

Growth on file: -4.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2012Most recent
£102,500
-10.8%over 2 years
15 April 2010
£114,950

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 23 Shepherds Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,737

Street avg £1,927

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.1 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

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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