What type of property is 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT?

2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT last change hands?

2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT last sold for £465,500 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and December 2023, 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT rose from £95,000 to £465,500, a change of £370,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT?

2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft). That makes it about 208% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH1 4RT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT have?

2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT located?

2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT sits in Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT?

Police records around 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT show an average of 509 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT?

The closest primary school to 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (645m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (663m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, DH1 4RT is Sutton Street, 58m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Setdown Stand Z, 116m away.

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2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, Durham, DH1 4RT

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Bees Cottages

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

2 Bees Cottages is a semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 4RT). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Last sale on file: £465,500 in December 2023. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jul 2011

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Jul 2026from Jun 2022

EPC improved fromE51toC72

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, Durham, DH1 4RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Bees Cottages, Bridge Street, Durham, DH1 4RT

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Jan 2015
RenovationHeritage
Outcome in report
Tanking and structural repairs, replacement of modern staircase and refurbishment of basement. Installation of stitch repairs and restraints to gable wall. Installation of extract vent outlet
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
DM/14/03621/LB
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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.

Latest sale on 2 Bees Cottages was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£470,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£465,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2023Most recent
£465,500
+29.3%over 4 years
8 February 2019
£360,000
+278.9%over 20 years
7 May 1998
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 4RT: £250,000 (2022–2004).

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On the street

Versus other Bridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Bees Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,023

Street avg £3,582

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Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 69 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

509/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sutton Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 4RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

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