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2 Magdalene Heights, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1UR

4 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Magdalene Heights

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

2 Magdalene Heights is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham (DH1 1UR). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

A recent sale: £270,000 in October 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Magdalene Heights

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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 3)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Apr 2009
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

May 2025from Jun 2015
Renewable Energy
Solar HWSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar PV added

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Magdalene Heights, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Magdalene Heights 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 at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 October 2025Most recent

    £270,000

    +14.9%over 9 years

  2. 24 November 2015

    £235,000

  3. 2 October 2005

    £235,000

    +123.8%over 6 years

  4. 25 August 1999

    £105,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in DH1 1UR: £217,000 (2022–2000).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Magdalene Heights

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
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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.
Full Durham report

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.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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 2 Magdalene Heights, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1UR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.