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1 Crossgate Lofts, St Margarets Garth, Durham, DH1 4DS

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 1 Crossgate Lofts

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

1 Crossgate Lofts is an end-of-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. At 79 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 1 Crossgate Lofts (79–100 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (73 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 79 m² it's 16.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (95 m² median across 39 EPCs).

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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.

1 Crossgate Lofts's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Mar 2015
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Feb 2024
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2026from Mar 2025
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Apr 2026from Mar 2026
EPC improved fromD64toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryHouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Crossgate Lofts, St Margarets Garth, Durham, DH1 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Crossgate Lofts has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

50 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.

1 Crossgate Lofts has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4DS: £266,500 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other St Margarets Garth homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Crossgate Lofts runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Crossgate Lofts

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
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.

Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crossgate Peth - Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary 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 4DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 4DS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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 1 Crossgate Lofts, St Margarets Garth, Durham, DH1 4DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.