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5 Byland Close, Durham, DH1 4GY

Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
150 m²
1615 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Byland Close

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

5 Byland Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Durham (DH1 4GY). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. At 150 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (45–150 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 17 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 150 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 40.2% below the postcode norm. On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Byland Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC73
Heating System
UnderfloorStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Byland Close, Durham, DH1 4GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Byland Close has no planning applications on record.

53

But the area is active

53 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£262,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 July 2013Most recent

    £262,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4GY: £200,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Byland Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Byland Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,750

Street avg £3,075

Strongly below

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Byland Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Margarets School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 4GY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 4GY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4GY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Byland Close, Durham, DH1 4GY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.