What council tax band is Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY?

Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY located?

Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY sits in Shincliffe, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY?

Police records around Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY 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 Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY?

The closest primary school to Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.1km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY?

The closest bus stop to Sandcroft, Low Road West, DH1 2LY is The Rosetree, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Sandcroft, Low Road West, Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2LY

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About Sandcroft

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

Sandcroft is a property in Shincliffe, Durham, Durham (DH1 2LY). It has council tax band F.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sandcroft, Low Road West, Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against Sandcroft, Low Road West, Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2LY. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2LY: £185,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in DH1 2LY

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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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Rosetree — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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