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

5 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 24 The Forge

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

24 The Forge is a 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 (August 2014) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

11 years since the last transfer (March 2015). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 42.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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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.

24 The Forge's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 The Forge, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 The Forge has no planning applications on record.

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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.

24 The Forge changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 March 2015Most recent

    £125,000

    -10.7%
  2. 28 November 2014

    £140,000

    +3.7%over 9 years
  3. 17 November 2005

    £135,000

    +92.9%over 3 years
  4. 16 May 2002

    £70,000

    +9.4%over 1 year
  5. 16 March 2001

    £63,995

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

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.

Price per m² for 24 The Forge lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,689

Street avg £1,971

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 The Forge

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

Front Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Framwellgate 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 5RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 5RU

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
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 24 The Forge, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.