What kind of home is 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA?

2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA is a mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA sell for?

2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA last sold for £350,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £320,000 in March 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2014 and April 2018, 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA rose from £320,000 to £350,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA?

2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 3DA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA use?

The latest EPC at 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA?

2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA 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 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA in?

2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA?

Police records around 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA show an average of 509 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA?

The closest primary school to 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (626m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Sixth Form Centre (449m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elvet Waterside, DH1 3DA is Old Elvet - Shire Hall, 131m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Stand L, 745m away.

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2 Elvet Waterside, Durham, DH1 3DA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Elvet Waterside

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

2 Elvet Waterside is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 3DA). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 is 12.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 144.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in April 2018. At 134 m² it's 21.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (172 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jul 2011

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elvet Waterside, Durham, DH1 3DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Elvet Waterside has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

36 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.

2 Elvet Waterside valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£350,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2018Most recent
£350,000
+9.4%over 4 years
30 March 2014
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 3DA: £335,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in DH1 3DA

On the street

Versus other Elvet Waterside homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Elvet Waterside is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,612

Street avg £2,100

Strongly above

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 172 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Elvet - Shire Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Durham Sixth Form Centre. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 3DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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