What kind of home is 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD?

2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD?

2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD last sold for £525,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD have?

The current EPC rating for 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD?

2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (2,433 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 59% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 2UD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD use?

The latest EPC at 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD?

The only planning records linked to 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD?

2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD 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 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD in?

2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD sits in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD 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 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD?

The closest primary school to 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (300m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD?

The closest bus stop to 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, DH1 2UD is The Avenue, 235m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2UD

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

226 m²

2433 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 2 South Gables

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

2 South Gables is a five-bedroom detached house in High Shincliffe, Durham, Durham (DH1 2UD). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (149 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £626,000 is 19.2% above the 2019 sale price. One planning record on file: tree works refused in 2020. Last sale on file: £525,000 in August 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms5
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

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.

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 South Gables, Ancroft Garth, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2UD

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May 2020
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Removal of 3no. Cherry Blossom Tree
Reference
DM/20/01050/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.

2 South Gables valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£626,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£525,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 August 2019Most recent
£525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 2UD: £225,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in DH1 2UD

On the street

Versus other Ancroft Garth homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 South Gables stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,323

Street avg £2,270

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Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 145 m²

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Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 2UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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