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2 Back Lodge, Trouts Lane, Durham, DH1 5RQ

4 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
131 m²
1410 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Back Lodge

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

2 Back Lodge is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Durham (DH1 5RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 100), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer: September 2021 at £356,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
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

Jun 2021from Jul 2017
EPC improved fromG13toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Back Lodge, Trouts Lane, Durham, DH1 5RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2 Back Lodge.

3 applications on record at 2 Back Lodge, Trouts Lane, Durham, DH1 5RQ

3decisions3extensions41documents13nearby
  1. Nov 2017
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Alterations and Extensions to dwelling.

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/17/03275/FPA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 41 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.

2 Back Lodge has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2021)

£356,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2021Most recent

    £356,000

    +184.8%over 3 years
  2. 10 May 2018

    £125,000

    +86.6%over 9 months
  3. 31 July 2017

    £67,000

    +5.5%over 18 years
  4. 29 January 1999

    £63,500

Median price across the last 2 sales in DH1 5RQ: £247,500 (2022–2019).

On the street

Versus other Trouts Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Back Lodge runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 24 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 132 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 13.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Back Lodge

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

0.3 km

Lane Ends — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

New College Durham. 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 5RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 5RQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 5RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Back Lodge, Trouts Lane, Durham, DH1 5RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.