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5 St Margarets Garth, Durham, DH1 4DS

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 St Margarets Garth

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

5 St Margarets Garth is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 120.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £350,000 in January 2024.

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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)
May 2026

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 St Margarets Garth, Durham, DH1 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 St Margarets Garth 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.

Price for 5 St Margarets Garth has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 January 2024Most recent

    £350,000

    +145.6%over 21 years

  2. 5 June 2002

    £142,500

    +67.6%over 2 years

  3. 28 October 1999

    £85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4DS: £266,500 (2024–2010).

On the street

Versus other St Margarets Garth homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 St Margarets Garth runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,431

Street avg £1,802

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 St Margarets Garth

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£330k

1 Cross Valley Court

DH1 4GD

4 bed3 bath
£293k

1 Dli Cottages, Back Western Hill

DH1 4RQ

4 bed
£354k

1 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor

DH1 4EE

4 bed3 bath
£391k

1 Crossgate Peth

DH1 4PZ

£391k

1 Dalton Crescent

DH1 4FB

4 bed2 bath
£263k

1 Allergate

DH1 4ET

£261k

1 Brass Thill, St Margarets Garth

DH1 4DS

£405k

1 Darlington Road

DH1 4PE

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

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