Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
26 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW
3 sales on record3 planning records
Estimated value
£255,000
- Since the 2005 sale (£165,000)+55%
- Against DH1 4EW's recent median (£290,000)-12%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£255,000
- Against its 2005 sale (£165,000)+55%
- Against DH1 4EW's recent median (£290,000)-12%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 26 Lawson Terrace is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4EW. 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
97 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2018
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2005
Recent sales in DH1 4EW
5 sales, median £290,000 (2021–2018)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2021 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | 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.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.
Sales timeline
28 June 2005Most recent
£165,000
+90.8%over 4 years31 July 2000
£86,500
+38.6%over 2 years26 August 1997
£62,400
Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4EW: £290,000 (2021–2018).
Nearby sales in DH1 4EW
What this page doesn't show
3 potential issues have already been flagged for 26 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW. 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
- A planning decision worth checkingIn 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 26 Lawson Terrace
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
26 Lawson Terrace is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4EW). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 60), 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, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in June 2005. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 54.5% above the 2005 sale of £165,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 November 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2018from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE53toD60
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
PoorAverage
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
30%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 26 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A new windows application was refused at 26 Lawson Terrace in 2026.
3 applications on record at 26 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW
3decisions2extensions35documents50nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Apr 2009DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing store and lean to extension, and erection of single storey pitched roof extension to rear of existing dwelling
Extension- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 4/09/00123/FPA
- More recent applications — locked
- RenovationFeb 2026Decision
- Loft ConversionMay 2009Decision
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Versus other Lawson Terrace homes
Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 26 Lawson Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,701
Street avg £20,805
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 4.3 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
0.2 km
Crossgate Peth - Bottom — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary412m
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive SchoolSecondary703m
- Neville's Cross Primary School and NurseryPrimary708m
- St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamSecondary864m
Nearest stops
- Crossgate Peth - BottomBus stop209m
- Margery LaneBus stop268m
- Sutton StreetBus stop333m
- St Margarets SchoolBus stop352m
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 4EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB
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 build
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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 26 Lawson Terrace is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4EW. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 26 Lawson Terrace. 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 26 Lawson Terrace was lodged in November 2018 at band D and is valid until November 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 26 Lawson Terrace. 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 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DH1 4EW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 26 Lawson Terrace is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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