What type of property is 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL last change hands?

29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL last sold for £86,750 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and March 2025, 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL rose from £25,000 to £86,750, a change of £61,750. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

The current EPC rating for 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2001. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL 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.

Where is 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL located?

29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL sits in Bowburn, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

Police records around 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL 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.

Which schools serve 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

The closest primary school to 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL is Bowburn Primary School (505m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL?

The closest bus stop to 29 Bow Street, DH6 5AL is Surtees Av - Burn Street, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 Bow Street, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 Bow Street

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

29 Bow Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bowburn, Durham, Durham (DH6 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £86,750. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 38.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 65.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2001.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromC70toD65

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Bow Street, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2001
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of single storey pitched roof garage to the side of the existing dwelling.
Reference
4/01/00191/FPA
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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.

29 Bow Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£86,750

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2025Most recent
£86,750
+247.0%over 26 years
20 November 1998
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH6 5AL: £75,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DH6 5AL

On the street

Versus other Bow Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

29 Bow Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,084

Street avg £768

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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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.

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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Surtees Av - Burn Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bowburn Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH6 5AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH6 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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