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37 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 37 Elvet Crescent

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

37 Elvet Crescent is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Durham (DH1 3AP). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Held since March 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2024. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 68 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 30 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 is 38.9% above the 2010 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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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 3)
May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromD55toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

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

May 2021from Dec 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 37 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 37 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP

1decisions5documents39nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Mar 2024
    HMOAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for change of use of C3 Dwellinghouse to C4 HMO prior to the Article 4 Direction coming into force

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/23/03129/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.

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

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 March 2010Most recent

    £180,000

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.

37 Elvet Crescent is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,647

Street avg £2,494

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 37 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

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1 Baliol Square

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1 Creamery Cottages, Stonebridge

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£347k

1 Elvet Crescent

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5 bed2 bath
£284k

1 Clements Wharf, Back Silver Street

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£245k

1 Bucks Hill

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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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 37 Elvet Crescent, Durham, DH1 3AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.