What kind of home is 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

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

When did 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW last change hands?

26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW last sold for £165,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £62,400 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and June 2005, 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW rose from £62,400 to £165,000, a change of £102,600. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The current EPC rating for 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 4EW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW use?

The latest EPC at 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW was a refusal for renovation (ref. DM/25/03556/FPA) in February 2026. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW in?

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

How safe is the area around 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

Police records around 26 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.

What schools are near 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The closest primary school to 26 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 transport links are near 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The closest bus stop to 26 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is Crossgate Peth - Bottom, 209m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Setdown Stand Z, 356m away.

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26 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

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 £263,000 sits 59.4% 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

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

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Planning

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

3decisions2extensions35documents53nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Apr 2009
DemolitionFull
Outcome 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
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More recent applications — locked
RenovationFeb 2026Decision
Loft ConversionMay 2009Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£165,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2005Most recent
£165,000
+90.8%over 4 years
31 July 2000
£86,500
+38.6%over 2 years
26 August 1997
£62,400

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.

Floor Area for 26 Lawson Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,701

Street avg £20,805

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Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Crossgate Peth - Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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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

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Common questions

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