What type of property is 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

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

What did 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW sell for?

3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW last sold for £133,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

The current EPC rating for 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

3 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.

Where is 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW located?

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

Is 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Berkshire Close, DH1 2BW?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Berkshire Close, Durham, DH1 2BW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Berkshire Close

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

3 Berkshire Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 2BW). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 46.6% above the 2014 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

Bedrooms2

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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 30 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Berkshire 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.

3 Berkshire Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£133,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 April 2014Most recent
£133,000

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.

On years held, 3 Berkshire Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,180

Street avg £3,002

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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.

£159k

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1 Angerstein Court, Broomside Lane

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2 bed2 bath

£194k

1 Bevan Grove

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1 Aidan Gardens

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1 Belles Ville

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1 Beechdale Road

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1 Bishops Close

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4 bed1 bath

£386k

1 Beal Walk, High Shincliffe

DH1 2PL

3 bed2 bath

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

Bucks-Hants Road Junc — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Belmont Community School. 13 schools nearby.

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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 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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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