What kind of home is 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ?

5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ last change hands?

5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ last sold for £210,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £85,890 in February 1998, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1998 and July 2004, 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ rose from £85,890 to £210,000, a change of £124,110. That works out to roughly +15% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ?

5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 48% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DH6 2RQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ?

5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ in?

5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ sits in South Hetton, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ?

Police records around 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ 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 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ is South Hetton Primary (550m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ashwood, DH6 2RQ is Cricket Club, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ashwood, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2RQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Ashwood

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

5 Ashwood is a three-bedroom detached house in South Hetton, Durham, Durham (DH6 2RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 is 19% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£154/sq ft) was about 108.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ashwood, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ashwood has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 1998.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£210,000

Growth on file: 15.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

19 July 2004Most recent
£210,000
+144.5%over 6 years
27 February 1998
£85,890

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH6 2RQ: £155,000 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in DH6 2RQ

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Comparables

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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

Cricket Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

South Hetton Primary. 4 schools nearby.

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The full 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 DH6 2RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH6 2RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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