What kind of home is 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ?

8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ last change hands?

8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ last sold for £122,500 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,950 in August 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2013 and May 2025, 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ rose from £74,950 to £122,500, a change of £47,550. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ?

8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ?

8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ in?

8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ sits in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ?

Police records around 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ 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.

What schools are near 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ is Framwellgate Moor Primary School (298m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New College Durham (319m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Front Street, DH1 5EJ is Salutation Bus Gate, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

8 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EJ

Solar panels3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Front Street

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

8 Front Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, Durham (DH1 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £122,500 — fresh data. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 24.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Solar panelsYes
ConciergeYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Front Street

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

The data behind every report

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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Front Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

8 Front Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2025)

£122,500

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

8 May 2025Most recent
£122,500
+61.2%over 6 years
16 May 2018
£76,000
+1.4%over 4 years
21 August 2013
£74,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 5EJ: £95,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in DH1 5EJ

On the street

Versus other Front Street homes

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

8 Front Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,633

Street avg £1,104

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Front Street

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£149k

1 Beaumont Close, Framwellgate Moor

DH1 5FF

2 bed

£170k

1 Anvil Court, Pity Me

DH1 5EL

2 bed1 bath

£191k

1 Abbey Road

DH1 5DQ

2 bed1 bath

£152k

1 Beech Close, Brasside

DH1 5YB

3 bed

£197k

1 Augustine Close, Framwellgate Moor

DH1 5FE

3 bed

£201k

1 Ayden Grove

DH1 5FS

3 bed2 bath

£208k

1 Aldhome Court, Framwellgate Moor

DH1 5FB

3 bed

£233k

1 Auckland Road

DH1 5PL

3 bed1 bath

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Salutation Bus Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Framwellgate Moor Primary School. 14 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 5EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 5EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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 8 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.