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

Solar panels1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 The Forge

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

4 The Forge is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Pity Me, Durham, Durham (DH1 5RU). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 111 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016. Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 27.6% above the 2016 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 The Forge

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Jul 2009
Low Energy Lighting
15%38%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace 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 4 The Forge, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 4 The Forge.

1 application on record at 4 The Forge, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RU

1decisions1extensions5documents13nearby
  1. Feb 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of two storey pitched roof extension to side of existing dwelling

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    4/03/01250/FPA
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 5 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£185,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 February 2016Most recent

    £185,000

    +176.1%over 15 years
  2. 16 February 2001

    £66,995

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.

Floor Area for 4 The Forge runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £1,973

Strongly below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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

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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

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