What type of property is 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ sell for?

20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ last sold for £145,000 in June 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £138,000 in April 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2005 and June 2025, 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ rose from £138,000 to £145,000, a change of £7,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ 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 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ located?

20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ sits in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

Police records around 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ 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 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

The closest primary school to 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ is Escomb Primary School (717m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (722m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ is Etherley Lane - Violet Banks, 68m away. The nearest bus option is St Johns RC School Yard, 882m away.

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20 Rochester Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Rochester Close

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

20 Rochester Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £145,000 in June 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 51% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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 3)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2011from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2021from Apr 2011

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Rochester Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Rochester 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.

20 Rochester Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£145,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

24 June 2025Most recent
£145,000
+20.8%over 14 years
16 June 2011
£120,000
-13.0%over 6 years
7 April 2005
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0RJ: £130,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in DL14 0RJ

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On the street

Versus other Rochester Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Rochester Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,101

Street avg £1,554

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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

Etherley Lane - Violet Banks — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 0RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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