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4 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU

EPC B3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
62 m²
664 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Council tax
Band C
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Overview

About 4 Bishops Close

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

4 Bishops Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 664 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2009) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from March 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 653.8% above the 2023 sale of £26,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£39/sq ft) was about 72.9% below the postcode norm. At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sale on file: £26,000 in September 2023.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

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.

4 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Mar 2019

Current Certificate
Mar 2009

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 March 2019

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

Latest sale on 4 Bishops Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -13.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£26,000

Growth on file: -13.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 September 2023Most recent

    £26,000

    -84.1%over 7 years

  2. 18 August 2016

    £164,000

    -6.3%over 5 years

  3. 7 October 2010

    £175,000

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

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.

4 Bishops Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£422

Street avg £1,754

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 9 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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 · from £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.
£204k

1 Bishops Close

DH1 2BU

4 bed1 bath
£273k

1 Brookdale

DH1 2AY

4 bed
£320k

1 Beaumont Court, Bank Foot, Shincliffe

DH1 2PD

4 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Bromley Close, High Shincliffe

DH1 2TZ

4 bed
£186k

1 Bevan Grove

DH1 2LQ

3 bed1 bath
£246k

1 Beechdale Road

DH1 2AT

3 bed1 bath
£419k

1 Beal Walk, High Shincliffe

DH1 2PL

3 bed2 bath
£445k

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

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.

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

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