What kind of home is 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU?

8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU last change hands?

8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU last sold for £650,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU?

8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU has a recorded floor area of 277 m² (2,982 sq ft), around 69 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 4JU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU use?

The latest EPC at 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU?

8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU in?

8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU?

Police records around 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU 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 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU?

The closest primary school to 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU is Framwellgate Moor Primary School (1.3km), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (355m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bishops Gate, DH1 4JU is Fieldhouse Lane, 94m away. The nearest bus option is Johnston School Bus Park, 775m away.

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8 Bishops Gate, Durham, DH1 4JU

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

277 m²

2982 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bishops Gate

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

8 Bishops Gate is a four-bedroom detached house in Durham (DH1 4JU). It has a recorded floor area of 277 m² (around 2982 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2025) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2016. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014. Today's modelled estimate of £844,000 is 29.8% above the 2014 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Jul 2014

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bishops Gate, Durham, DH1 4JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Bishops Gate, Durham, DH1 4JU

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May 2016
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
1No. Cherry tree: remove low branch over road, remove 4 low branches on house side of canopy, prune remaining rear bow to give 2m clearance from adjacent building.
Reference
DM/16/01084/TPO
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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.

Current estimate

£844,000

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Last sold (2014)

£650,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 September 2014Most recent
£650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4JU: £765,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in DH1 4JU

On the street

Versus other Bishops Gate homes

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

8 Bishops Gate is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,347

Street avg £2,649

Below

Floor Area

277 m²

Street avg 337 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 10 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Durham report

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fieldhouse Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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