What type of property is 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW last sold for £129,250 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £47,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1996 and April 2023, 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW rose from £47,000 to £129,250, a change of £82,250. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW located?

2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW sits in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

Police records around 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW 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 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

The closest primary school to 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW is Escomb Primary School (594m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (851m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hever Close, DL14 0LW is Croftside, 72m away. The nearest bus option is St Johns RC School Yard, 1.0km away.

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2 Hever Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0LW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Hever Close

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

2 Hever Close is a semi-detached house in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0LW). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 76 m² it's 26.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (103 m² median across 5 EPCs). Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £150,000 is 16.1% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £129,250 in April 2023.

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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 Hever Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2015

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hever Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hever Close 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 Hever Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£129,250

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

12 April 2023Most recent
£129,250
+19.7%over 7 years
12 November 2015
£108,000
+129.8%over 19 years
15 September 1996
£47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0LW: £172,500 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in DL14 0LW

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On the street

Versus other Hever Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Hever Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,701

Street avg £1,752

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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£163k

1 Bankwell Drive, High Etherley

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2 bed1 bath

£166k

1 Blagden Grove

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£170k

1 Castlefields, Toft Hill

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£128k

1 Bankwell, Low Etherley

DL14 0HE

£124k

1 Church Square, High Etherley

DL14 0HW

£184k

1 Baysdale Close

DL14 0RS

3 bed1 bath

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

Croftside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Escomb Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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