What type of property is 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL last sold for £120,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £55,000 in November 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL changed over time?

Across 5 sales between November 2002 and June 2024, 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL rose from £55,000 to £120,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0RL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL 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 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL located?

25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL sits in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

Is 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL in a safe area?

Police records around 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL 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 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

The closest primary school to 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL is Escomb Primary School (810m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (628m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

The closest bus stop to 25 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL is Etherley Lane - Violet Banks, 185m away. The nearest bus option is St Johns RC School Yard, 798m away.

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25 Stirling Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RL

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Stirling Close

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

25 Stirling Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0RL). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £120,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 15.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 74.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD59

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Jun 2013

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Stirling Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Stirling 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.

25 Stirling Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2024Most recent
£120,000
+9.1%over 15 years
23 April 2009
£110,000
+13.4%over 1 year
17 April 2008
£97,000
+38.6%over 4 years
23 January 2004
£70,000
+27.3%over 1 year
8 November 2002
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0RL: £125,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in DL14 0RL

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On the street

Versus other Stirling Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 25 Stirling Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,791

Street avg £1,854

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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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1 Croxdale Grove

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3 bed

£184k

1 Baysdale Close

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1 Albion Terrace, Witton Park

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3 bed

£215k

1 Bowes Close, Ramshaw

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3 bed2 bath

£220k

1 Calder Close

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4 bed

£221k

1 Beddow Court, Witton Park

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4 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

0.2 km

Etherley Lane - Violet Banks — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bishop Auckland College. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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