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12 Brakespear Close, Durham, DH1 4BF

Notable views4 planning records

Estimated value

£624,000

  • Since the 2013 sale (£399,995)+56%
  • Against DH1 4BF's recent median (£465,000)+34%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
196 m²
2110 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£624,000

  • Against its 2013 sale (£399,995)+56%
  • Against DH1 4BF's recent median (£465,000)+34%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 12 Brakespear Close is modelled from its 196 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4BF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    196 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013

  • Recent sales in DH1 4BF

    5 sales, median £465,000 (2026–2014)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 4 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Brakespear Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 December 2013Most recent

    £399,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4BF: £465,000 (2026–2014).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 12 Brakespear Close, Durham, DH1 4BF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 12 Brakespear Close

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

12 Brakespear Close is a six-bedroom detached house in Durham (DH1 4BF). It has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (around 2110 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views and a self-contained annexe. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 196 m² the property is well over the postcode median (132 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £624,000 sits 56% above the 2013 sale of £399,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 21.6% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, a garage conversion, an annexe and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms5
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Brakespear Close, Durham, DH1 4BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Brakespear Close has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 12 Brakespear Close, Durham, DH1 4BF

4decisions2extensions35documents50nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Feb 2014
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Erection of boundary fence to side of existing dwelling(Retrospective)

    Retrospective
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    CE/14/00029/FPA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Garage ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
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  • The 35 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Brakespear Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Brakespear Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,041

Street avg £2,838

Strongly below

Floor Area

196 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below
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

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Lodge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School. 17 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive SchoolSecondary246m
  • Neville's Cross Primary School and NurseryPrimary661m
  • St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary773m
  • St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamSecondary801m

Nearest stops

  • The LodgeBus stop252m
  • The LodgeBus stop260m
  • Johnston School Bus ParkBus station269m
  • Moor EdgeBus stop369m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,075 reports31%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,217 reports18%
  • Shoplifting1,093 reports17%
  • Public Order552 reports8%

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 4BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 4BF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Brakespear Close is modelled from its 196 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4BF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 12 Brakespear Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 Brakespear Close was lodged in April 2026 at band C and is valid until April 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 12 Brakespear Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DH1 4BF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
12 Brakespear Close is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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