What type of property is 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU last sold for £109,950 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in June 2008, so prices have been falling over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and April 2025, 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU fell from £195,000 to £109,950, a change of £85,050. That works out to roughly -3.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU located?

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

What is crime like near 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

Police records around 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU 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 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

The closest bus stop to 15 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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15 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 Bishops Close

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

15 Bishops Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Durham (DH1 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. At 62 m² this is the 10th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–134 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £109,950. Across 2008–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 16% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 62 m² it's 29.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 18 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

15 Bishops Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2009from Oct 2008

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Aug 2024from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromB84toC80

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%46%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Bishops Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

15 Bishops Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£109,950

Growth on file: -3.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2025Most recent
£109,950
-43.6%over 16 years
12 June 2008
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2BU: £179,995 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in DH1 2BU

On the street

Versus other Bishops Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 15 Bishops Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,773

Street avg £2,203

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

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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

509/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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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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