What type of property is 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL?

3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL?

3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 4RL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL heated?

The latest EPC at 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL?

3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL located?

3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL?

Police records around 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL 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.

Which schools serve 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL?

The closest primary school to 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (921m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (353m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Albert Street, DH1 4RL is Wharton Park, 157m away. The nearest rail option is Durham Rail Station, 317m away.

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3a, Albert Street, Durham, DH1 4RL

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Basement

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a mid-terrace house in Durham (DH1 4RL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 63 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–299 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 63 m² it sits well below the postcode median (175 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC78

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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21st centuryBasement FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Albert Street, Durham, DH1 4RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

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.

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 4RL: £480,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DH1 4RL

On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Durham report

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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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 4RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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