What type of property is 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS?

2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS last change hands?

2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS last sold for £220,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £73,750 in November 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between November 1998 and September 2023, 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS rose from £73,750 to £220,000, a change of £146,250. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS?

2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 105% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0SS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS?

2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS located?

2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS sits in Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS?

Police records around 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS 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 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS?

The closest primary school to 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland (897m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (479m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Brinkburn Close, DL14 0SS is Rockingham Drive, 195m away. The nearest bus option is St Johns RC School Yard, 662m away.

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2 Brinkburn Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0SS

Solar panels4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Brinkburn Close

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

2 Brinkburn Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bishop Auckland (DL14 0SS). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold September 2023 for £220,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 is 10.9% above the 2023 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Solar panelsYes

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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Brinkburn Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Brinkburn 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.

Latest sale on 2 Brinkburn Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£220,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£220,000
+17.6%over 9 years
4 June 2014
£187,000
+3.9%over 7 years
1 December 2006
£180,000
+144.1%over 8 years
9 November 1998
£73,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0SS: £155,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in DL14 0SS

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On the street

Versus other Brinkburn Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Brinkburn Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,849

Street avg £1,888

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Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

Rockingham Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bishop Auckland College. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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