Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Lawson Terrace, Durham, DH1 4EW
3 sales on record3 planning records
Estimated value
£283,000
- Since the 2012 sale (£170,000)+66%
- Against DH1 4EW's recent median (£290,000)-2%
Newest record on this page: January 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£283,000
- Against its 2012 sale (£170,000)+66%
- Against DH1 4EW's recent median (£290,000)-2%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Lawson Terrace is modelled from its 87 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
87 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2023
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2012
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.
3 Lawson Terrace has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
Sales timeline
9 August 2012Most recent
£170,000
-5.5%over 8 years9 October 2003
£179,950
+149.9%over 4 years18 December 1998
£72,000
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
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 3 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
- 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 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 £283,000 sits 66.5% 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.
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 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
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 July 2033
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
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
3decisions3extensions64documents50nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
- Jan 2013ExtensionFullOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- HMOJan 2025Decision
- HMOMay 2024Decision
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- The 64 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.
3 Lawson Terrace outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,954
Street avg £20,795
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 90 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 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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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 3 Lawson Terrace is modelled from its 87 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 3 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 3 Lawson Terrace was lodged in July 2023 at band C and is valid until July 2033. 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 3 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
- 3 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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