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12 Aykley Vale, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WA

EPC BSolar panels1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
160 m²
1722 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 89
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Aykley Vale

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

12 Aykley Vale is a five-bedroom detached house in Aykley Heads, Durham, Durham (DH1 5WA). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2024) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2000. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £615,000 is 33.7% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 123.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageDouble
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
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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.

12 Aykley Vale ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B89
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromD60toB89
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Aykley Vale, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 12 Aykley Vale.

1 application on record at 12 Aykley Vale, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WA

1decisions1extensions13nearby
  1. Jun 2000
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

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

    Reference
    4/00/00350/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
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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.

12 Aykley Vale has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£615,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£460,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 August 2014Most recent

    £460,000

    +196.9%over 18 years
  2. 23 May 1996

    £154,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH1 5WA: £600,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Aykley Vale homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Aykley Vale outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,875

Street avg £3,457

Strongly below

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 156 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Aykley Vale

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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

0.2 km

High Carr Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Framwellgate Moor Primary School. 16 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 5WA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 5WA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 5WA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Aykley Vale, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.