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4 Bolton Close, Durham, DH1 5PH

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 4 Bolton Close

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

4 Bolton Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 5PH). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since September 2019. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 sits 54.1% above the 2019 sale of £169,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£115/sq ft) was about 20.6% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold November 2019 for £169,995.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Sept 2019
Low Energy Lighting
46%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from Jan 2022
EPC improved fromD68toC74
Jul 2026from Jan 2022
EPC improved fromC74toD65
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bolton Close, Durham, DH1 5PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Bolton Close has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 4 Bolton Close, Durham, DH1 5PH

2decisions1extensions21documents13nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Apr 2020
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey extension to side and rear of existing dwelling

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/20/00420/FPA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 21 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

4 Bolton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£169,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 November 2019Most recent

    £169,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 5PH: £175,000 (2026–2020).

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, 4 Bolton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,241

Street avg £1,890

Strongly below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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

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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

509/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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Bolton Close, Durham, DH1 5PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.