What kind of home is 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0RJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ has council approval for rear extension granted in September 2004 under ref. 3/2004/0598. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

5 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.

Which area is 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ in?

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

Is 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What transport links are near 5 Rochester Close, DL14 0RJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Rochester Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Rochester Close

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

5 Rochester Close is a semi-detached house in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 87 m² it's 16% larger than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 30 EPCs).

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Valuation

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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.

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rochester Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Rochester Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Sept 2004
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
A sun room on the rear of the house the full width with a tiled roof
Extension
Reference
3/2004/0598
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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.

5 Rochester Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0RJ: £130,000 (2025–2022).

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 habitable rooms, 5 Rochester Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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1 Bankwell Drive, High Etherley

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£155k

1 Croxdale Grove

DL14 0SB

3 bed

£166k

1 Blagden Grove

DL14 0RZ

£170k

1 Castlefields, Toft Hill

DL14 0HU

£145k

1 Bollihope Grove

DL14 0SA

£184k

1 Baysdale Close

DL14 0RS

3 bed1 bath

£194k

1 Cemetery Road, Witton Le Wear

DL14 0AR

£128k

1 Bankwell, Low Etherley

DL14 0HE

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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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 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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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