What kind of home is 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB?

3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What did 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB sell for?

3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB last sold for £102,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £106,000 in October 2004, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and November 2013, 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB fell from £106,000 to £102,000, a change of £4,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB?

The current EPC rating for 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB?

3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB use?

The latest EPC at 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB?

3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB 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.

Which area is 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB in?

3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB sits in Crossgate Moor, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB?

Police records around 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB 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 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB?

The closest primary school to 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB is Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (320m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (653m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Railway Cottages, DH1 4JB is The Lodge, 313m away. The nearest bus option is Johnston School Bus Park, 575m away.

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3 Railway Cottages, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4JB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 3 Railway Cottages

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

3 Railway Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Crossgate Moor, Durham, Durham (DH1 4JB). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a corner plot.

13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 is 34.3% above the 2013 sale price. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 4)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD57toE47

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE52toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Railway Cottages, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Railway Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£102,000

Growth on file: -0.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2013Most recent
£102,000
-3.8%over 9 years
14 October 2004
£106,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in DH1 4JB: £225,000 (2023–2003).

Nearby sales in DH1 4JB

5 Railway Cottages, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4JB
Sold Jul 2023
£325,000

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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.

Full Durham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Lodge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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