What type of property is 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ?

2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ last change hands?

2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ last sold for £249,950 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ?

2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ had any planning applications?

2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in July 2008 under ref. 4/08/00478/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ?

2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ located?

2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ 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.

Which schools serve 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (241m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Back Mount Joy, DH1 3AZ is University - Palatine Centre, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Back Mount Joy, Durham, DH1 3AZ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Back Mount Joy

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

2 Back Mount Joy is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 3AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band.

It hasn't traded since February 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2008. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 is 16.4% above the 2008 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Back Mount Joy, Durham, DH1 3AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Back Mount Joy has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Back Mount Joy, Durham, DH1 3AZ

1decisions1extensions11documents39nearby

Jul 2008
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey pitched roof extension to rear of existing dwelling
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
4/08/00478/FPA
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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£249,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 February 2008Most recent
£249,950

Median price across the last 2 sales in DH1 3AZ: £147,000 (2023–1997).

Nearby sales in DH1 3AZ

On the street

Versus other Back Mount Joy homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Back Mount Joy runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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

University - Palatine Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 3AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 3AZ

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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