What type of property is 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

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

When did 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG last change hands?

5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG last sold for £150,000 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,500 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and December 2014, 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG rose from £52,500 to £150,000, a change of £97,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

5 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 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

Police records around 5 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 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Colpitts Terrace, DH1 4EG?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Colpitts Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Colpitts Terrace

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

5 Colpitts Terrace is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4EG). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 41.3% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

5 Colpitts Terrace's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Colpitts Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Colpitts Terrace has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£150,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2014Most recent
£150,000
+185.7%over 16 years
8 April 1998
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4EG: £260,500 (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.

On price per m², 5 Colpitts Terrace runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,705

Street avg £2,871

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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