What kind of home is 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW sell for?

2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW last sold for £125,000 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW have?

2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW has council approval for single-storey extension granted in April 2015 under ref. DM/15/00714/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW 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.

Which area is 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW in?

2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW 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.

What schools are near 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

The closest primary school to 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW is Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School (385m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (286m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW is Bucks-Hants Road Junc, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Berkshire Close, Durham, DH1 2BW

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Berkshire Close

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

2 Berkshire Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 2BW). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 is 45.6% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 Berkshire Close has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Berkshire Close, Durham, DH1 2BW

1decisions1extensions6documents35nearby

Apr 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of single-storey extensions to front and rear of dwelling.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
DM/15/00714/FPA
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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.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 January 2015Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2BW: £225,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DH1 2BW

On the street

Versus other Berkshire Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Berkshire Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £3,016

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bucks-Hants Road Junc — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Belmont Community School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 2BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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