Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE
1 planning record
Estimated value
£445,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£205,000)+117%
- Against DH1 4EE's recent median (£317,000)+40%
Newest record on this page: June 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
11
From EPC
Floor area
207 m²
2228 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£445,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£205,000)+117%
- Against DH1 4EE's recent median (£317,000)+40%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Alexandria Crescent is modelled from its 207 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4EE. 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
207 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in DH1 4EE
5 sales, median £317,000 (2021–2013)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2021 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
10 October 2007Most recent
£205,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4EE: £317,000 (2021–2013).
Nearby sales in DH1 4EE
14 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE
Sold Jun 2021
£550,0005 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE
Sold Feb 2021
£317,00013 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE
Sold Jun 2020
£460,0001 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE
Sold Apr 2014
£294,0003 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE
Sold Aug 2013
£245,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE. 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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About 8 Alexandria Crescent
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Alexandria Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Crossgate Moor, Durham, Durham (DH1 4EE). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in October 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 207 m² the property is well over the postcode median (138 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £445,000 sits 117.1% above the 2007 sale of £205,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£92/sq ft) was about 42.6% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
8 Alexandria Crescent's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2019from Sept 2009
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
10%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 8 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4EE
1decisions21documents50nearby
- Jan 2008RenovationFullOutcome in report
Insertion of 1 no. rooflight to front and 1 no. to rear of property (Amended description)
- Documents
- 21 docs on file
- Reference
- 4/07/01143/FPA
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Versus other Alexandria Crescent homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 8 Alexandria Crescent runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£990
Street avg £2,351
Floor Area
207 m²
Street avg 147 m²
Habitable Rooms
11 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
9.3 t/year
Street avg 6.5 t/year
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
0.0 km
Crossgate Peth - Bottom — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary366m
- Neville's Cross Primary School and NurseryPrimary812m
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive SchoolSecondary880m
- St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamSecondary941m
Nearest stops
- Crossgate Peth - BottomBus stop33m
- Margery LaneBus stop89m
- Bus Station Setdown Stand ZBus station293m
- Bus Station set down Stand YBus stop299m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,075 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,217 reports18%
- Shoplifting1,093 reports17%
- Public Order552 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 4EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 Alexandria Crescent is modelled from its 207 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4EE. 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 8 Alexandria Crescent. 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 8 Alexandria Crescent was lodged in October 2019 at band D and is valid until October 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 8 Alexandria Crescent. 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 18 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DH1 4EE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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