What kind of home is 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX?

3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX last change hands?

3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX last sold for £160,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX?

3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 2LX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX?

3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX 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 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX in?

3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX 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.

What schools are near 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX?

The closest primary school to 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX is St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont (415m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (289m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bedfordshire Drive, DH1 2LX is Devonshire Road - south, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Bedfordshire Drive, Durham, DH1 2LX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Bedfordshire Drive

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

3 Bedfordshire Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 2LX). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 21.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 18.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2020 for £160,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%76%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bedfordshire Drive, Durham, DH1 2LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bedfordshire Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2020Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2LX: £170,000 (2020–2005).

Nearby sales in DH1 2LX

On the street

Versus other Bedfordshire Drive homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Bedfordshire Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,909

Street avg £2,472

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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£419k

1 Beal Walk, High Shincliffe

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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

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Devonshire Road - south — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Belmont Community School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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