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14 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 14 Elvet Crescent

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

14 Elvet Crescent is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 3AP). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in May 2006. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2024. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 is 43% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 23% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromE44toC70
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 14 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP

1decisions9documents39nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Mar 2024
    HMOAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for change of use to HMO (C4)

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/23/03128/CEU
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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.

14 Elvet Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£210,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 May 2006Most recent

    £210,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 3AP: £208,500 (2024–2009).

On the street

Versus other Elvet Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Elvet Crescent outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,884

Street avg £2,477

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Elvet Crescent

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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

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 Baliol Square

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1 Creamery Cottages, Stonebridge

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1 Elvet Crescent

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£284k

1 Clements Wharf, Back Silver Street

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£279k

1 Farm Road, Houghall

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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

New Elvet - Three Tuns — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School. 18 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 3AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 3AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 3AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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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