What kind of home is 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

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

What energy rating does 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ in?

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

Is 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Bowburn Primary School (932m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Horton Crescent, DH6 5EJ is Estate Shops, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Horton Crescent

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

8 Horton Crescent is a semi-detached house in Bowburn, Durham, Durham (DH6 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Nov 2024

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Horton Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£122,000

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Horton Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 80 (C)

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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.

£121k

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DH6 5AT

£120k

1 Bede Terrace, Bowburn

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£120k

1 Castle Street, Bowburn

DH6 5AG

£125k

1 Burn Street, Bowburn

DH6 5AN

3 bed1 bath

£117k

1 Cross Street, Croxdale

DH6 5HQ

2 bed

£116k

1 Bow Street, Bowburn

DH6 5AL

3 bed1 bath

£115k

1 Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn

DH6 5BH

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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