What type of property is 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA last sold for £146,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £40,000 in November 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between November 2011 and April 2024, 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA rose from £40,000 to £146,000, a change of £106,000. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in December 2025 under ref. DM/25/02774/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA located?

2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

Police records around 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA show an average of 509 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

The closest primary school to 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA is Laurel Avenue Community Primary School (210m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ash Avenue, DH1 2HA is Bingo, 217m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Ash Avenue, Durham, DH1 2HA

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Ash Avenue

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

2 Ash Avenue is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 2HA). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sale on file: £146,000 in April 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, HMO conversion and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ash Avenue, Durham, DH1 2HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Ash Avenue, Durham, DH1 2HA

1decisions1extensions16documents35nearby

Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use

Dec 2025
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including erection of single-storey extension to rear and provision of cycle and bin storage.
ExtensionChange of Use
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
DM/25/02774/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.

Latest sale on 2 Ash Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£146,000

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2024Most recent
£146,000
+78.0%over 9 months
27 July 2023
£82,000
+105.0%over 10 years
3 October 2012
£40,000
23 November 2011
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2HA: £21,500 (2023–1996).

Nearby sales in DH1 2HA

On the street

Versus other Ash Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Ash Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,056

Street avg £947

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bingo — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Laurel Avenue Community Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2HA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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