What type of property is 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG have?

The current EPC rating for 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has dropped from a D recorded in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG heated?

The latest EPC at 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG records house coal as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG 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.

Where is 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG located?

2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG sits in Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

Police records around 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (463% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

The closest primary school to 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG is Witton-le-Wear Primary School (79m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

The closest bus stop to 2 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG is Witton Hall, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 St James Gardens, Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 St James Gardens

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

2 St James Gardens is a semi-detached house in Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0BG). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (December 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 101), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on house coal.

At 64 m² it's 17.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 St James Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Dec 2011

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jun 2016from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD64toE51

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 St James Gardens, Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 St James Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications 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.

2 St James Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£130,000

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 DL14 0BG: £95,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in DL14 0BG

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On the street

Versus other St James Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 St James Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 58 (D)

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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 Bishop Auckland district page.

Full Bishop Auckland report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Witton Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Witton-le-Wear Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL14 0BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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