What kind of home is 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ last sold for £86,500 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,895 in March 2009, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

Across 2 sales between March 2009 and November 2017, 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ fell from £89,895 to £86,500, a change of £3,395. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH6 5EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

29a, 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 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ in?

29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ sits in Bowburn, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

Is 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 29a, 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 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Bowburn Primary School (932m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 29a, Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Estate Shops, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29a, Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 29a

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

29a is a 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 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 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. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Last changed hands 9 years ago, in November 2017. At 61 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 45 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 43.4% above the 2017 sale price.

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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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB84toC78

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29a, Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29a 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

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£86,500

Growth on file: -0.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

17 November 2017Most recent
£86,500
-3.8%over 8 years
27 March 2009
£89,895

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.

29a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,418

Street avg £1,483

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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.

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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

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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