Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
13b, Albert Street, Durham, DH1 4RL
Estimated value
£173,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£140,000)+24%
- Against DH1 4RL's recent median (£540,000)-68%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£173,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£140,000)+24%
- Against DH1 4RL's recent median (£540,000)-68%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 13b is modelled from its 50 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4RL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
50 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in DH1 4RL
5 sales, median £540,000 (2026–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
19 August 2013Most recent
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4RL: £540,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in DH1 4RL
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 13b, Albert Street, Durham, DH1 4RL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 13b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
13b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4RL). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 50 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (50–299 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 26 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (177 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 is 23.6% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 44.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
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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)
May 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 May 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2023from May 2013
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
15%50%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 13b, Albert Street, Durham, DH1 4RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
13b has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
50 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Albert Street homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 13b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,800
Street avg £2,348
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
509/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Wharton Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham. 19 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamSecondary353m
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive SchoolSecondary625m
- Durham Sixth Form Centre16 plus874m
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary921m
Nearest stops
- Wharton ParkBus stop157m
- Sutton StreetBus stop277m
- St Leonards SchoolBus stop280m
- Durham Rail StationRailway station317m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,075 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,217 reports18%
- Shoplifting1,093 reports17%
- Public Order552 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 4RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 13b is modelled from its 50 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in DH1 4RL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 13b. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 13b was lodged in May 2023 at band D and is valid until May 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 13b. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from DH1 4RL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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