1 George Street, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5DP
About 1 George Street
1 George Street is a semi-detached house in Bowburn, Durham, Durham (DH6 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
At 102 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1 George Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
1 George Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£127,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in DH6 5DP: £70,000 (2015–2008).
Versus other George Street homes
Floor Area for 1 George Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 75 (C)
Floor Area
102 m²
Street avg 68 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Estate Shops — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Bowburn Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB







