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2 Bolton Close, Durham, DH1 5PH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Bolton Close

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

2 Bolton Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 5PH). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 68 m² it sits well below the postcode median (110 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 42.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 41.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £138,000 in September 2020.

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromE44toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bolton Close, Durham, DH1 5PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bolton Close has no planning applications on record.

13

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£138,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2020Most recent

    £138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 5PH: £169,995 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Bolton Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 Bolton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,029

Street avg £1,750

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Bolton Close

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Abbey Sports Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham. 12 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 5PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 5PH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 5PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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 2 Bolton Close, Durham, DH1 5PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.