What kind of home is 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL last change hands?

4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL last sold for £146,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

4 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.

Which area is 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Stirling Close, DL14 0RL?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Stirling Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RL

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Stirling Close

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

4 Stirling Close is a semi-detached house in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0RL). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 39.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £146,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Stirling Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Stirling Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Jul 2018
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side/rear extension
Agent
J D Design
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
DM/18/01857/FPA
View planning record
Apr 2018
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Agent
J D Design
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
DM/18/00635/FPA
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.

Latest sale on 4 Stirling Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£146,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 July 2023Most recent
£146,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0RL: £120,000 (2024–2017).

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.

On years held, 4 Stirling Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,281

Street avg £1,896

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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 Blagden Grove

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£170k

1 Castlefields, Toft Hill

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£128k

1 Bankwell, Low Etherley

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1 Baysdale Close

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3 bed1 bath

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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

0.2 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

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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