What type of property is 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

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

What energy rating does 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG have?

The current EPC rating for 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (258 sq ft). That makes it about 70% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG heated?

The latest EPC at 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

22 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 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG located?

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

How safe is the area around 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

Police records around 22 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 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

The closest primary school to 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG is Witton-le-Wear Primary School (79m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 22 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

The closest bus stop to 22 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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22 St James Gardens, Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

24 m²

258 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 22 St James Gardens

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

22 St James Gardens is a mid-terrace house in Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0BG). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Mar 2016from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromC72toD63

Main Fuel

GasSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Nov 2023from Mar 2016

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

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

43%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

Solar HWSolar PV

Solar PV added

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 St James Gardens, Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

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

Current estimate

£125,000

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.

22 St James Gardens is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

On par

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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 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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