What kind of home is 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

8 High Street, DH1 2PN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

8 High Street, DH1 2PN last sold for £132,000 in August 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in July 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 High Street, DH1 2PN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1998 and August 2005, 8 High Street, DH1 2PN rose from £45,000 to £132,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +16.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

The current EPC rating for 8 High Street, DH1 2PN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

8 High Street, DH1 2PN has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 54 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 2PN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 High Street, DH1 2PN use?

The latest EPC at 8 High Street, DH1 2PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 High Street, DH1 2PN had any planning applications?

8 High Street, DH1 2PN has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2018 under ref. DM/18/00604/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

8 High Street, DH1 2PN 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 8 High Street, DH1 2PN in?

8 High Street, DH1 2PN sits in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

Police records around 8 High Street, DH1 2PN 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 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

The closest primary school to 8 High Street, DH1 2PN is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (84m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 High Street, DH1 2PN?

The closest bus stop to 8 High Street, DH1 2PN is Chapel Place, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 High Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PN

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 High Street

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

8 High Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham (DH1 2PN). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

Held since August 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 43.9% above the 2005 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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Period featuresYes
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)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 High Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 High Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PN

1decisions1extensions12documents35nearby

Apr 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Dormer window to front and rear, ground floor rear extension and raising of roof of dwelling and alteration to fenestrations.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
DM/18/00604/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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£132,000

Growth on file: 16.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2005Most recent
£132,000
+193.3%over 7 years
16 July 1998
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2PN: £160,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DH1 2PN

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 High Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,222

Street avg £1,481

Below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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.

£159k

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2 bed

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1 Bevan Grove

DH1 2LQ

3 bed1 bath

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1 Beechdale Road

DH1 2AT

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£386k

1 Beal Walk, High Shincliffe

DH1 2PL

3 bed2 bath

£213k

1 Bishops Close

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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

0.0 km

Chapel Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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