What type of property is 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW last sold for £170,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £72,000 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 1998 and August 2012, 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW rose from £72,000 to £170,000, a change of £98,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The current EPC rating for 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 17 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW heated?

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

Has 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW was a refusal for rear extension (ref. DM/24/00121/FPA) in May 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

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

Where is 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

Police records around 3 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 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Lawson Terrace, DH1 4EW?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Lawson Terrace

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

3 Lawson Terrace is a five-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 C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 sits 80% above the 2012 sale of £170,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

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

A HMO conversion application was refused at 3 Lawson Terrace in 2024.

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

3decisions3extensions64documents53nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Jan 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two-Storey Rear Extension and New Window Opening to Front Elevation
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
4/12/00976/FPA
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
HMOJan 2025Decision
HMOMay 2024Decision

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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.

3 Lawson Terrace has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£170,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2012Most recent
£170,000
-5.5%over 8 years
9 October 2003
£179,950
+149.9%over 4 years
18 December 1998
£72,000

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.

3 Lawson Terrace outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,954

Street avg £20,795

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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