2 Albert Street, Durham, DH1 4RL
About 2 Albert Street
2 Albert Street is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4RL). It has a recorded floor area of 175 m² (around 1884 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).
Held since August 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, new windows and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £494,000 is 30% above the 2007 sale price.
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Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
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Planning history
Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.
5 applications on record at 2 Albert Street, Durham, DH1 4RL
- Sept 2003ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Erection of pitched roof garage with studio/playroom above, replacing existing outhouse on rear boundary of existing dwelling
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 4/03/00660/FPA
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionNov 2007Decision
- HeritageOct 2006Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
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Sales history & valuation
2 Albert Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£494,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.2% per year over 6 years.
£380,000
Growth on file: 15.2% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
12 August 2007Most recent
£380,000
+137.5%over 6 years3 July 2001
£160,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4RL: £480,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in DH1 4RL
Versus other Albert Street homes
On epc rating, 2 Albert Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,171
Street avg £2,067
Floor Area
175 m²
Street avg 204 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 10.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/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.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB