What type of property is 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD last sold for £408,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and July 2014, 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD rose from £175,000 to £408,000, a change of £233,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in August 2016 under ref. DM/16/01448/FPA. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD located?

1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD 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.

Which schools serve 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

The closest primary school to 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (778m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (252m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Belle Vue Court, DH1 1XD is Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B, 95m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Stand L, 626m away.

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1 Belle Vue Court, Claypath, Durham, DH1 1XD

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Belle Vue Court

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

1 Belle Vue Court is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 1XD). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £525,000 is 28.7% above the 2014 sale price.

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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.

1 Belle Vue Court's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2017

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD60

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Belle Vue Court, Claypath, Durham, DH1 1XD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 1 Belle Vue Court, Claypath, Durham, DH1 1XD

4decisions2extensions53documents72nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Jan 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of dormer window with glazed balcony, alteration of existing first floor bay window and installation of rooflight to rear.
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
DM/15/03744/FPA
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More recent applications — locked
Change of UseMay 2018Decision
RenovationOct 2016Decision

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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.

1 Belle Vue Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£525,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£408,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2014Most recent
£408,000
+133.1%over 17 years
17 October 1996
£175,000

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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

Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Durham Sixth Form Centre. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1XD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

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