What type of property is 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH?

39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH last change hands?

39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH last sold for £155,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,950 in February 2000, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2000 and October 2024, 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH rose from £74,950 to £155,000, a change of £80,050. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH?

The current EPC rating for 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH?

39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 1XH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH heated?

The latest EPC at 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH?

39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH is in council tax band C.

Where is 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH located?

39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH sits in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH in a safe area?

Police records around 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH show an average of 509 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH?

The closest primary school to 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH is Laurel Avenue Community Primary School (536m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH?

The closest bus stop to 39 St Giles Close, DH1 1XH is Magdalene Street, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 St Giles Close, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1XH

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 3rd

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 39 St Giles Close

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

39 St Giles Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Gilesgate, Durham, Durham (DH1 1XH). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 57 m² this is the 11th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–129 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 40 units on file.

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 12.9% below the 2024 sale of £155,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 46.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £155,000.

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
EnsuiteYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Apr 2010

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 St Giles Close, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1XH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 St Giles Close 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.

39 St Giles Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2024Most recent
£155,000
+106.8%over 24 years
25 February 2000
£74,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 1XH: £157,500 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in DH1 1XH

On the street

Versus other St Giles Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 39 St Giles Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,719

Street avg £2,523

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Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Magdalene Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Laurel Avenue Community Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 1XH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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