What kind of home is 17 California, DL14 0DR?

17 California, DL14 0DR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 17 California, DL14 0DR last change hands?

17 California, DL14 0DR last sold for £50,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 California, DL14 0DR have?

The current EPC rating for 17 California, DL14 0DR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 California, DL14 0DR?

17 California, DL14 0DR has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 California, DL14 0DR use?

The latest EPC at 17 California, DL14 0DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 17 California, DL14 0DR in?

17 California, DL14 0DR sits in Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 California, DL14 0DR?

Police records around 17 California, DL14 0DR 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 17 California, DL14 0DR?

The closest primary school to 17 California, DL14 0DR is Escomb Primary School (655m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 California, DL14 0DR?

The closest bus stop to 17 California, DL14 0DR is California, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 California, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0DR

Notable views

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 California

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

17 California is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 sits 270% above the 2015 sale of £50,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromE50toC74

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 California, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 California 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.

17 California's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2015).

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£50,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 September 2015Most recent
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0DR: £270,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DL14 0DR

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On the street

Versus other California homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 17 California stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£526

Street avg £1,244

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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£100k

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3 bed

£220k

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£221k

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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

California — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Escomb Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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 17 California, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.