What kind of home is 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU last change hands?

17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU last sold for £132,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £55,500 in November 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

Across 3 sales between November 1998 and July 2018, 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU rose from £55,500 to £132,000, a change of £76,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

The current EPC rating for 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DL14 0SU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU use?

The latest EPC at 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU in?

17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU sits in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland. It falls within the DL14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

Police records around 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU 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 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

The closest primary school to 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is Escomb Primary School (519m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Auckland College (926m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

The closest bus stop to 17 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is Etherley Lane - Violet Banks, 137m away. The nearest bus option is St Johns RC School Yard, 1.1km away.

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17 Beckett Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0SU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Beckett Close

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

17 Beckett Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland (DL14 0SU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 is 37.9% above the 2018 sale price. Sold July 2018 for £132,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Beckett Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Beckett 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£132,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2018Most recent
£132,000
+13.8%over 5 years
14 October 2012
£116,000
+109.0%over 13 years
12 November 1998
£55,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL14 0SU: £144,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DL14 0SU

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On the street

Versus other Beckett Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 Beckett Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,517

Street avg £1,553

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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

0.5 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 0SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL14 0SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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