What type of property is 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB?

7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB last change hands?

7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB last sold for £150,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in February 2008, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and March 2023, 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB rose from £105,000 to £150,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB have?

The current EPC rating for 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB?

7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (312 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 73% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 4FB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB heated?

The latest EPC at 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB had any planning applications?

7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB?

7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB located?

7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB?

Police records around 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB show an average of 509 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB?

The closest primary school to 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB is Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (412m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB?

The closest bus stop to 7a, Dalton Crescent, DH1 4FB is Duke of Wellington, 129m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Setdown Stand Z, 1.1km away.

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7a, Dalton Crescent, Durham, DH1 4FB

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

29 m²

312 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4FB). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 29 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (29–204 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 54 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (122 m² across 53 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£481/sq ft) was about 139.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £150,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

7a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Feb 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Dalton Crescent, Durham, DH1 4FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 7a, Dalton Crescent, Durham, DH1 4FB

2decisions2extensions30documents50nearby

Mar 2019
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of garage to 1 bedroom ground floor flat of 7A Dalton Crescent including amendment to parking and reorganisation of shared pedestrian access to 7A and 8 Dalton Crescent.
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
DM/19/00246/FPA
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Garage ConversionJul 2023Decision

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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.

7a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2023Most recent
£150,000
+42.9%over 15 years
22 February 2008
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4FB: £375,000 (2026–2024).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Duke of Wellington — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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