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1 Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PQ

Notable views9 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
285 m²
3068 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Hillcrest

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

1 Hillcrest is a five-bedroom detached house in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham (DH1 2PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 285 m² (around 3068 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 285 m² the property is well over the postcode median (103 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £697,000 sits 51.5% above the 2012 sale of £460,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£150/sq ft) was about 33.5% below the postcode norm. 9 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion, a porch and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in April 2012.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hillcrest

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Hillcrest's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromD65toC73
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%77%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 1 Hillcrest in 2023.

9 applications on record at 1 Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PQ

9decisions2extensions41documents35nearby
  1. Oct 2012
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Crown Clean and Reduction of Common Beech Tree (T1), Crown Clean and Reduction of Common Beech Tree (T2), Felling of Common Beech Tree (T3), Felling of Ash Tree (T4) and Crown Cleaning of Group of Common Beech Trees and Copper Beech Tree (G1)

    Reference
    4/12/00792/TCA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 6 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (9 on record)
  • All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 35 notable nearby
  • The 41 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Price for 1 Hillcrest has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£697,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£460,000

Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 April 2012Most recent

    £460,000

    +695.1%over 13 years

  2. 30 November 1998

    £57,853

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2PQ: £310,000 (2023–2012).

On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Hillcrest runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,614

Street avg £2,402

Below

Floor Area

285 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hillcrest

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Bishops Close

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1 Byers Garth Farm Cottages, Sherburn House

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1 Beal Walk, High Shincliffe

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£569k

1 Beechcroft, Broomside Lane

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£250k

1 Beechdale Road

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3 bed1 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.
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

0.2 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 2PQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.