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8 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
115 m²
1238 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Bishops Close

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

8 Bishops Close is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Durham (DH1 2BU). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in July 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 115 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Bishops Close

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromB84toC76
Low Energy Lighting
7%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£192,953

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 July 2009Most recent

    £192,953

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.

Years Held for 8 Bishops Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,678

Street avg £1,660

Strongly above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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
£339k

1 Bromley Close, High Shincliffe

DH1 2TZ

4 bed
£369k

1 Beaumont Court, Bank Foot, Shincliffe

DH1 2PD

4 bed2 bath
£194k

1 Bevan Grove

DH1 2LQ

3 bed1 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 8 Bishops Close, Durham, DH1 2BU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.