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18 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 18 Elvet Crescent

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

18 Elvet Crescent is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Durham (DH1 3AP). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in August 2015. Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 39.1% above the 2015 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

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)
Dec 2019

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD61toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
11%78%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Elvet Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

39 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£208,500

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2015Most recent

    £208,500

    +22.6%over 13 years

  2. 7 August 2002

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 3AP: £190,000 (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.

Years Held for 18 Elvet Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,574

Street avg £2,499

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 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

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£344k

1 Gladstone Villas

DH1 3DU

4 bed
£437k

1 Dickens Wynd

DH1 3QR

4 bed2 bath
£489k

1 Chipchase Grove

DH1 3FA

4 bed2 bath
£293k

1 Baliol Square

DH1 3QH

3 bed
£324k

1 Creamery Cottages, Stonebridge

DH1 3RZ

3 bed
£347k

1 Elvet Crescent

DH1 3AP

5 bed2 bath
£284k

1 Clements Wharf, Back Silver Street

DH1 3RP

2 bed
£279k

1 Farm Road, Houghall

DH1 3SF

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.