What type of property is 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ?

5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ last change hands?

5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ last sold for £132,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £75,000 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and October 2014, 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ rose from £75,000 to £132,000, a change of £57,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ?

5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ have?

5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ has council approval for an extension granted in December 2011 under ref. 4/11/00806/FPA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ?

5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ located?

5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ sits in Nevilles Cross, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ 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 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ is Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (74m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (918m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alma Terrace, DH1 4JQ is Post Office, 106m away. The nearest bus option is Johnston School Bus Park, 868m away.

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5 Alma Terrace, Nevilles Cross, Durham, DH1 4JQ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 5 Alma Terrace

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

5 Alma Terrace is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Nevilles Cross, Durham, Durham (DH1 4JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 sits 78.8% above the 2014 sale of £132,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alma Terrace, Nevilles Cross, Durham, DH1 4JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Alma Terrace, Nevilles Cross, Durham, DH1 4JQ

1decisions1extensions7documents50nearby

Dec 2011
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Existing porch to no. 5 Alma Terrace to be demolished and rebuilt, incorporating pitched roof. Pitched roof to porch at no. 6 Alma Terrace.
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
4/11/00806/FPA
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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.

5 Alma Terrace's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£132,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

7 October 2014Most recent
£132,000
+38.9%over 13 years
30 May 2001
£95,000
+26.7%over 1 year
30 March 2000
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4JQ: £136,500 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Alma Terrace homes

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

Years Held for 5 Alma Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,650

Street avg £1,727

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

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