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Moorside House, California, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0DR

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
120 m²
1292 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Moorside House

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

Moorside House is a detached house in Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £475,000 is 13.6% below the 2024 sale of £550,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 804.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £550,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Aug 2013
Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Moorside House, California, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Sept 2021
    Full
    In report

    Installation of 2no. Shepherds Huts and Associated External Works and Parking

    Agent
    Padgett White Architects ltd
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    DM/21/02716/FPA
    View planning record
  2. May 2005
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Replacement and enlargement to existing two storey extension, replace existing barn and garage

    Reference
    3/2005/0058
    View planning record
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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.

Moorside House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£475,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£550,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 July 2024Most recent

    £550,000

    +107.5%over 20 years
  2. 25 September 2003

    £265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0DR: £70,000 (2025–2020).

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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.

Price per m² for Moorside House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,583

Street avg £875

Strongly above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Below
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.

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for DL14 0DR

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

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