What type of property is 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU sell for?

9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU last sold for £153,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

9 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.

How is 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU is in council tax band D.

Where is 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU located?

9 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 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What is the nearest station to 9 Beckett Close, DL14 0SU?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Beckett Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0SU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Beckett Close

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

9 Beckett Close is a three-bedroom 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 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Held since June 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 27.5% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 29.6% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageSingle

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 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2013from Dec 2008

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

May 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Beckett Close, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Beckett Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£153,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 June 2005Most recent
£153,000

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.

On epc rating, 9 Beckett Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,759

Street avg £1,544

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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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