What kind of home is 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

16a, East Street, DH6 5LP is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

16a, East Street, DH6 5LP last sold for £197,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in February 2007, so prices have been falling over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2007 and September 2024, 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP fell from £220,000 to £197,000, a change of £23,000. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

The current EPC rating for 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

16a, East Street, DH6 5LP has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DH6 5LP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP use?

The latest EPC at 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP have?

The most recent planning decision at 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP was a refusal for new build (ref. DM/25/00704/FPA) in July 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

16a, East Street, DH6 5LP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP in?

16a, East Street, DH6 5LP sits in Hett, Durham, Durham. It falls within the DH6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

Police records around 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP 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 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

The closest primary school to 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP is Tudhoe Colliery Primary School (1.7km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP?

The closest bus stop to 16a, East Street, DH6 5LP is Village Green, 70m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16a, East Street, Hett, Durham, DH6 5LP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a semi-detached house in Hett, Durham, Durham (DH6 5LP). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (138 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 12.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£251/sq ft) was about 65.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £197,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

33%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, East Street, Hett, Durham, DH6 5LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 16a was refused — worth checking the council file.

Jul 2025
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of 1no holiday let property.
Agent
Hoot Architecture
Documents
25 docs on file
Reference
DM/25/00704/FPA
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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.

16a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£197,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£197,000
-10.5%over 17 years
14 February 2007
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DH6 5LP: £300,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in DH6 5LP

On the street

Versus other East Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,699

Street avg £1,726

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Green — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Tudhoe Colliery Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DH6 5LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16a, East Street, Hett, Durham, DH6 5LP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.