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3 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
120 m²
1287 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 3 Bishops Close

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

3 Bishops Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace 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 high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from August 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a balcony.

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. 9 years since the last transfer (June 2017). Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 is 15.8% above the 2017 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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Aug 2019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

A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bishops Close has no planning applications on record.

35

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

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£165,000

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 June 2017Most recent

    £165,000

    -4.1%over 7 years

  2. 27 August 2009

    £172,000

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

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 epc rating, 3 Bishops Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,379

Street avg £1,680

Below

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 9 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Bishops Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£213k

1 Bishops Close

DH1 2BU

4 bed1 bath
£267k

1 Brookdale

DH1 2AY

4 bed
£194k

1 Bevan Grove

DH1 2LQ

3 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Bromley Close, High Shincliffe

DH1 2TZ

4 bed
£369k

1 Beaumont Court, Bank Foot, Shincliffe

DH1 2PD

4 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Beechdale Road

DH1 2AT

3 bed1 bath
£386k

1 Beal Walk, High Shincliffe

DH1 2PL

3 bed2 bath
£394k

1 Byers Garth Farm Cottages, Sherburn House

DH1 2SN

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.
Full Durham report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for DH1 2BU

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.