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2 Cooper Square, Durham, DH1 1PT

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Cooper Square

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

2 Cooper Square is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 1PT). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 111 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 41 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 19.3% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2020 at £129,950.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE42toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cooper Square, Durham, DH1 1PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cooper Square 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£129,950

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 September 2020Most recent

    £129,950

    +116.8%over 17 years
  2. 31 January 2003

    £59,950

    +84.5%over 6 years
  3. 24 January 1997

    £32,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1PT: £110,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Cooper Square homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Cooper Square outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,171

Street avg £1,158

On par

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Cooper Square

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

Bradford Cr-Roosevelt Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Durham Gilesgate Primary School. 19 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 1PT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 1PT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1PT

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Cooper Square, Durham, DH1 1PT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.