What type of property is 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW last sold for £168,000 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The current EPC rating for 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in September 2006 under ref. 4/06/00602/FPA. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW 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 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW located?

23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

Police records around 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW 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 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The closest primary school to 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (412m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (703m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The closest bus stop to 23 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is Crossgate Peth - Bottom, 209m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Setdown Stand Z, 356m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

23 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW

3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Lawson Terrace

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

23 Lawson Terrace is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4EW). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in February 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 sits 52.4% above the 2005 sale of £168,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
Bathrooms1

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Lawson Terrace

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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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 3)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2010from Jan 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Jan 2010

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Lawson Terrace has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 23 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW

3decisions1extensions85documents53nearby

Nov 2005
Full
Outcome in report
Various alterations including erection of building within rear yard to provide two bedrooms linked to dwelling by covered walkway
Documents
30 docs on file
Reference
4/05/00924/FPA
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionSept 2006Decision
FullMay 2006Decision

Unlock 23 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 53 notable nearby
The 85 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23 Lawson Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2005)

£168,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 February 2005Most recent
£168,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4EW: £290,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in DH1 4EW

On the street

Versus other Lawson Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 23 Lawson Terrace stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,931

Street avg £20,796

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Lawson Terrace

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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£296k

1 Dli Cottages, Back Western Hill

DH1 4RQ

4 bed

£319k

1 Cross Valley Court

DH1 4GD

4 bed3 bath

£349k

1 Dalton Crescent

DH1 4FB

4 bed2 bath

£418k

1 Alexandria Crescent, Crossgate Moor

DH1 4EE

4 bed3 bath

£425k

1 Briardene

DH1 4QU

4 bed2 bath

£432k

1 Brakespear Close

DH1 4BF

4 bed2 bath

£564k

1 Crossgate Moor Gardens

DH1 4HS

4 bed1 bath

£452k

1 Beechcrest

DH1 4QF

5 bed2 bath

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Crossgate Peth - Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 19 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 4EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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 23 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.