What kind of home is 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ last sold for £113,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in April 2009, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2009 and February 2018, 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ rose from £110,000 to £113,000, a change of £3,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

27a, 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.

Which area is 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ in?

27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ sits in Bowburn, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

Police records around 27a, 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.

What schools are near 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Bowburn Primary School (932m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 27a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Estate Shops, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27a, Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 27a

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

27a is a three-bedroom 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 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) 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 hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

8 years since the last transfer (February 2018). Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 29.2% above the 2018 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from May 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27a, Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 27a

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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.

27a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£113,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2018Most recent
£113,000
+2.7%over 8 years
29 April 2009
£110,000

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.

27a is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,569

Street avg £1,471

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

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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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