What kind of home is 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU last sold for £165,000 in January 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in October 2010, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2010 and January 2018, 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU fell from £175,000 to £165,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly -0.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,287 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 94% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 2BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU in?

1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU 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 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

The closest primary school to 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School (122m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (206m).

What transport links are near 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is The Links - Shops, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

120 m²

1287 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 1 Bishops Close

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

1 Bishops Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1287 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2009) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from August 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 120 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in January 2018. Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 is 29.1% above the 2018 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

1 Bishops Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Aug 2019

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bishops Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

35 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

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£165,000

Growth on file: -0.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

12 January 2018Most recent
£165,000
-5.7%over 7 years
10 October 2010
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2BU: £164,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DH1 2BU

On the street

Versus other Bishops Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Bishops Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,379

Street avg £1,680

Below

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 9 years

Above

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Links - Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 2BU 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 2BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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