What kind of home is Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ?

Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ?

The current EPC rating for Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ?

Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 2PQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ use?

The latest EPC at Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ?

The only planning records linked to Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ?

Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ in?

Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ sits in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ in a safe area?

Police records around Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ 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 Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ?

The closest primary school to Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (209m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ?

The closest bus stop to Torquilstone, Hillcrest, DH1 2PQ is High Street, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Torquilstone, Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Torquilstone

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

Torquilstone is a detached house in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham (DH1 2PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 90 m² it's 23.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (118 m² median across 9 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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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 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Dec 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at Torquilstone, Hillcrest, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PQ

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Apr 2021
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Crown lift by 2.5m and crown thin by 20% of 1no sycamore tree
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
DM/21/00782/TCA
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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.

Torquilstone has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£363,000

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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 2PQ: £310,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in DH1 2PQ

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.

On epc rating, Torquilstone stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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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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.

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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· 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

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