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

2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU last change hands?

2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU last sold for £179,995 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in September 2009, so prices have been flat over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and September 2025, 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU rose from £175,000 to £179,995, a change of £4,995. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 117% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 2BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU heated?

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

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

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

Where is 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Bishops Close, DH1 2BU?

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

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Bishops Close

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

2 Bishops Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £179,995 in September 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 is 17.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£125/sq ft) was about 15% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB85toC74

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

7%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£179,995

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2025Most recent
£179,995
+2.9%over 16 years
10 September 2009
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2BU: £110,000 (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 years held, 2 Bishops Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,343

Street avg £1,682

Strongly below

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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