What type of property is 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ 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 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ located?

1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ sits in Bowburn, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

Police records around 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ 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 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Bowburn Primary School (932m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Estate Shops, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Horton Crescent

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

1 Horton Crescent is a semi-detached house in Bowburn, Durham, Durham (DH6 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

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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 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Oct 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Dec 2024

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Horton Crescent 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.

1 Horton Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5EJ: £115,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in DH6 5EJ

On the street

Versus other Horton Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Horton Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 81 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£137k

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£134k

1 Cambridge Terrace, Bowburn

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3 bed2 bath

£132k

1 Aged Mine Workers War Memorial Homes, Tursdale

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£148k

1 Charlesworth Close, Bowburn

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3 bed

£130k

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£149k

1 Bell Avenue, Bowburn

DH6 5PE

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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Estate Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH6 5EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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