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69 70, Flat 7, Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 69 70

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

69 70 is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4PR). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 49 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in 69 70, where floor areas span 42–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE51toC76
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 69 70, Flat 7, Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

69 70 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

69 70 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4PR: £500,000 (2020–2007).

On the street

Versus other Crossgate homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 69 70 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 69 70

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

0.1 km

North Rd Temporary Stop H — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 17 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 4PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 4PR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 69 70, Flat 7, Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.