What type of property is 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG last change hands?

3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG last sold for £260,500 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,750 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and October 2017, 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG rose from £53,750 to £260,500, a change of £206,750. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 4EG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG located?

3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

Police records around 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

The closest primary school to 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (419m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (816m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG is Crossgate Peth - Bottom, 107m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Setdown Stand Z, 258m away.

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3 Colpitts Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Colpitts Terrace

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

3 Colpitts Terrace is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4EG). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 is 23.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 83.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 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

Bedrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE49toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

20%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Colpitts Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Colpitts Terrace has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

53 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.

3 Colpitts Terrace has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£260,500

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2017Most recent
£260,500
+384.7%over 19 years
6 April 1998
£53,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4EG: £203,500 (2019–2006).

Nearby sales in DH1 4EG

On the street

Versus other Colpitts Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Colpitts Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,177

Street avg £2,503

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crossgate Peth - Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 4EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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