What type of property is 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ last sold for £86,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in June 2009, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2009 and August 2015, 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ fell from £90,000 to £86,000, a change of £4,000. That works out to roughly -0.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH6 5EJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ located?

26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ sits in Bowburn, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

Police records around 26a, 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 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Bowburn Primary School (932m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 26a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Estate Shops, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26a, Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bowburn, Durham, Durham (DH6 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. At 61 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 45 EPCs). Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 45.3% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from May 2009

EPC improved fromB84toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26a, Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26a 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.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£86,000

Growth on file: -0.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2015Most recent
£86,000
-4.4%over 6 years
25 June 2009
£90,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 26a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,410

Street avg £1,484

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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