What kind of home is 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH last change hands?

2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH last sold for £165,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in September 2019, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

Across 2 sales between September 2019 and March 2023, 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH rose from £60,000 to £165,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +33.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH in?

2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH sits in Low Pittington, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

Police records around 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 5 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 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

The closest primary school to 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH is Pittington Primary School (804m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belmont Community School (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Pioneer Cottages, DH6 1BH is Front Street, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Pioneer Cottages, Low Pittington, Durham, DH6 1BH

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Pioneer Cottages

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

2 Pioneer Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Low Pittington, Durham, Durham (DH6 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2019–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 33.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£172/sq ft) was about 44% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £165,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Pioneer Cottages, Low Pittington, Durham, DH6 1BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Pioneer Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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 2019.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 33.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£165,000

Growth on file: 33.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2023Most recent
£165,000
+175.0%over 3 years
25 September 2019
£60,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in DH6 1BH: £112,000 (2024–2005).

Nearby sales in DH6 1BH

3 Pioneer Cottages, Low Pittington, Durham, DH6 1BH
Sold Feb 2024
£100,000

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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.

Full Durham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Front Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Pittington Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH6 1BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH6 1BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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