When did 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG last change hands?

7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG last sold for £57,500 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,000 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and June 2001, 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG rose from £34,000 to £57,500, a change of £23,500. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

7 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.

Which area is 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG in?

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

Is 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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.

What schools are near 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

The closest primary school to 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG is Witton-le-Wear Primary School (79m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 7 St James Gardens, DL14 0BG?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 St James Gardens, Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG

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About 7 St James Gardens

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

7 St James Gardens is a property in Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0BG). It has council tax band A.

It hasn't traded since June 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 St James Gardens, Witton Le Wear, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 St James Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2001)

£57,500

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2001Most recent
£57,500
+69.1%over 6 years
6 April 1995
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0BG: £95,000 (2024–2014).

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Area

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

Crime

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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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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