What kind of home is 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

15 The Forge, DH1 5RU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

15 The Forge, DH1 5RU last sold for £137,000 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £68,995 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and August 2006, 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU rose from £68,995 to £137,000, a change of £68,005. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

The current EPC rating for 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

15 The Forge, DH1 5RU has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU use?

The latest EPC at 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

15 The Forge, DH1 5RU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU in?

15 The Forge, DH1 5RU sits in Pity Me, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH1 postcode district.

Is 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU in a safe area?

Police records around 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU 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 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

The closest primary school to 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU is Framwellgate Moor Primary School (880m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Framwellgate School Durham (850m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

The closest bus stop to 15 The Forge, DH1 5RU is Front Street, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 The Forge, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 The Forge

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

15 The Forge is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pity Me, Durham, Durham (DH1 5RU). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 30.7% above the 2006 sale price.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 The Forge, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 The Forge 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.

15 The Forge valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£137,000

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2006Most recent
£137,000
+98.6%over 5 years
6 May 2001
£68,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 5RU: £185,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DH1 5RU

On the street

Versus other The Forge homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 15 The Forge stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,851

Street avg £1,962

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Front Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Framwellgate School Durham. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 5RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 5RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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