What was the last sold price for 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

18 The Forge, DH1 5RU last sold for £107,500 in October 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,995 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and October 2003, 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU rose from £52,995 to £107,500, a change of £54,505. That works out to roughly +32.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

18 The Forge, DH1 5RU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU located?

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

What is crime like near 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

Police records around 18 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.

Which schools serve 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU?

The closest bus stop to 18 The Forge, DH1 5RU is Front Street, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 18 The Forge

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

18 The Forge is a property in Pity Me, Durham, Durham (DH1 5RU). It has council tax band B.

It hasn't traded since October 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 32.2% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 The Forge, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 The Forge has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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18 The Forge has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Last sold (2003)

£107,500

Growth on file: 32.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2003Most recent
£107,500
+102.8%over 2 years
11 April 2001
£52,995

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

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Area

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Crime

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 5RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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