What kind of home is 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA?

31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA sell for?

31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA last sold for £52,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,950 in October 2013, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and October 2017, 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA rose from £49,950 to £52,000, a change of £2,050. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA?

The current EPC rating for 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA?

31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH6 3LA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA use?

The latest EPC at 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA?

31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA 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 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA in?

31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA sits in Wheatley Hill, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA?

Police records around 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA 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 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA?

The closest primary school to 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA is Wheatley Hill Community Primary School (183m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wellfield School (2.9km).

How well connected is 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA?

The closest bus stop to 31 Burns Street, DH6 3LA is Cemetery Gates, 154m away. The nearest bus option is Cemetery Road Allotments, 477m away.

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31 Burns Street, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3LA

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Burns Street

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

31 Burns Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wheatley Hill, Durham, Durham (DH6 3LA). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 113.5% above the 2017 sale of £52,000. 9 years since the last transfer (October 2017).

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Burns Street, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Burns Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications 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.

31 Burns Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£52,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2017Most recent
£52,000
+4.1%over 4 years
3 October 2013
£49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH6 3LA: £63,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in DH6 3LA

On the street

Versus other Burns Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£722

Street avg £912

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£113k

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3 bed1 bath

£113k

1 Bow Street East, Thornley

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2 bed

£106k

1 Asquith Street, Thornley

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2 bed

£127k

1 Church Street, Wheatley Hill

DH6 3PT

2 bed1 bath

£171k

1 Church Park, Wheatley Hill

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2 bed

£239k

1 Ashwood Grange, Thornley

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2 bed

£112k

1 Albert Street North, Thornley

DH6 3AR

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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cemetery Gates — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wheatley Hill Community Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH6 3LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH6 3LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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