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8 Blaidwood Drive, Durham, DH1 3TD

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
215 m²
2314 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Blaidwood Drive

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

8 Blaidwood Drive is a detached house in Durham (DH1 3TD). It has a recorded floor area of 215 m² (around 2314 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 215 m² it's 16.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (184 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £781,000 is 15.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

8 Blaidwood Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD59toC69
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blaidwood Drive, Durham, DH1 3TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 8 Blaidwood Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 8 Blaidwood Drive, Durham, DH1 3TD

2decisions85documents36nearby
  1. Apr 2023
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing property and erection of 3 detached dwelling with associated facilities

    Documents
    57 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/21/03661/FPA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Demolition And RebuildDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 36 notable nearby
  • The 85 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 8 Blaidwood Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£781,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£675,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 October 2015Most recent

    £675,000

    +184.8%over 19 years

  2. 15 December 1995

    £237,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 3TD: £475,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Blaidwood Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Blaidwood Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,140

Street avg £2,313

Above

Floor Area

215 m²

Street avg 179 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blaidwood Drive

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 · from £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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Blaidwood Drive

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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

Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High School — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Langley Moor Primary School. 8 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 3TD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 3TD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 3TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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 8 Blaidwood Drive, Durham, DH1 3TD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.