What kind of home is 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE?

38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE?

38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE last sold for £286,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £242,000 in July 2010, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2010 and June 2020, 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE rose from £242,000 to £286,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE?

38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 2PE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE use?

The latest EPC at 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE?

38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE in?

38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE sits in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE?

Police records around 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE 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 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE?

The closest primary school to 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (213m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE?

The closest bus stop to 38 Hill Meadows, DH1 2PE is High Street, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Hill Meadows, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PE

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Hill Meadows

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

38 Hill Meadows is a four-bedroom detached house in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham (DH1 2PE). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 145 m² it's 26.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (115 m² median across 19 EPCs). Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 26.9% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £286,000 in June 2020.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromF37toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2019from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD67

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Hill Meadows, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Hill Meadows 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.

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

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£286,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

23 June 2020Most recent
£286,000
+18.2%over 9 years
29 July 2010
£242,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2PE: £228,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in DH1 2PE

On the street

Versus other Hill Meadows homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 38 Hill Meadows stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,972

Street avg £1,942

On par

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par

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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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1 Bromley Close, High Shincliffe

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4 bed

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1 Brookdale

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4 bed

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1 Bishops Close

DH1 2BU

4 bed1 bath

£386k

1 Beal Walk, High Shincliffe

DH1 2PL

3 bed2 bath

£394k

1 Byers Garth Farm Cottages, Sherburn House

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£250k

1 Beechdale Road

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Bevan Grove

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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

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 6 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 2PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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